Ryan McGivern join Walsall on loan

Walsall have completed the signing of Northern Ireland international left-back Ryan McGivern on a season-long loan deal from Manchester City.

The 20-year-old comes to the Banks's Stadium to further his first-team experience, after making 14 appearances for Leicester in the Championship over almost a full season on loan in the Championship.

McGivern has also spent time at League Two club Morecambe, but will now try his luck in League One and rejoin his former Manchester City team-mates Clayton McDonald and Paul Marshall at the Saddlers.

And the three could be in the team for Walsall's next friendly at Port Vale tomorrow.

Manager Chris Hutchings said: "We are delighted to have Ryan on board. He is another young lad who we have been monitoring for some time and will be a welcome addition to our squad.

"We know what he is capable of and he comes here keen to gain experience.

"He certainly has pedigree behind him and we are grateful for Manchester City allowing him to come here and continue his footballing education."