Jonathan Burn: Oldham Athletic sign Middlesbrough defender

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Oldham boss Darren Kelly will take charge of his first game this weekend

Oldham Athletic have signed Middlesbrough defender Jonathan Burn on a youth loan deal until 1 January.

The 20-year-old is yet to make a senior appearance for Boro after joining their youth system from Sunderland.

"Jonathan is a young defender with bags of potential and I'm looking forward to working with him," Latics boss Darren Kelly told his club's website.external-link

The centre-back is available for Oldham's League One opener at Walsall on Saturday.

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