The Shrimps have secured the loan signing of Nelson Khumbeni from Bolton Wanderers on deadline day!
The 21-year-old began his career with Norwich City at U9 level before progressing through the ranks and signing a professional deal in 2021.
68 appearances later, in a variety of competitions including the U18s Premier League, Premier League 2 and the FA Youth Cup, the defensive midfielder made the move north to Bolton Wanderers in 2022 where he made his debut in a Carabao Cup victory over Salford City.
Fast forward to the current campaign, a first professional goal came as Wanderers overcame Manchester United U21s by eight goals to one in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy.
A few short weeks later, Khumbeni secured a loan move to National League side AFC Fylde where he made 10 appearances in all competitions, one being in the final FA Cup qualifying round.
Speaking on his arrival at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium, he said: "I'm delighted! When I heard about the move, I just thought straight away 'jump at it!'.
"I came in and [the Gaffer] spoke with me about how he wants me to play, and how my attributes and how I am as a player can benefit the team.
"I like to say I'm more of a defensive midfielder, but I would do whatever the manager wanted me to do in order to help the team in any way, shape, or form."
Nelson will be sponsored by The Morecambe Hotel.