Last updated at 13:28, Monday, 02 November 2009

Manchester City have loaned midfielder Adam Clayton to Carlisle United until January 2.

The England Under-20 midfielder, who recently played in the Under-20 World Cup in Egypt, signed a two-year deal in May but has yet to figure in Mark Hughes' senior plans this season.

Carlisle manager Greg Abbott said: "We're really looking forward to working with him. He was on the brink of the first team last season but, with the arrival of the likes of Robinho and Gareth Barry, it has become very competitive.

"City have been fantastic with us and they see this as an opportunity for their player to come in and help us, by giving us some depth in a key position."

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First published at 13:18, Monday, 02 November 2009
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