WOLVES HAVE ANNOUNCED the signing of teenage full-back Luke Matheson from Rochdale.

The 17-year-old completed a medical with Nuno Espirito Santo’s side on Friday and has returned to the League One club on loan for the remainder of the season.

Wolves have reportedly paid £1 million to sign the Rochdale academy product.

Matheson made the headlines when he scored at Old Trafford in September as Rochdale held Manchester United to a 1-1 draw in the EFL Cup third round before losing on penalties.

He also impressed in the FA Cup third round this month, setting up Aaron Wilbraham to secure a 1-1 draw with Newcastle United at home, with the Magpies winning the replay 4-1.

Wolves sporting director Kevin Thelwell told the club’s website: “Our recruitment team have watched Luke since he made his debut at 15.

“The system we play, it’s set up for him. He plays at right-back for Rochdale at the moment, but he’s a right-wing-back in our eyes because of his energy and ability to continually sprint and recover.

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“It’s great for all of us to get him in the building, we’re really excited and we think he’s going to be a top talent.”