Harriers sign Fulham's Richard Peniket

Kidderminster Harriers today brought in big striker Richard Peniket from Premier League club Fulham on a long-term youth loan until January 6.

The 19-year-old, who made his first-team debut in the Football League on loan at Hereford last season, has shone for the Cottagers' youth sides.

The Wales under-21 international has links to the area after starting out at Walsall. He was born in Bromsgrove and has family based in Stourbridge.

In excess of 6ft tall, Peniket has been given a first-team squad number by Fulham for this season and has spent the last three years with the club.

While he was in the Saddlers' youth system , Peniket was also reported to have attracted the interest of Manchester United before Fulham came in.

His deal has been completed in time for him to take his place in the Harriers squad for Saturday's trip to Barrow in the Blue Square Premier.