Ayr United have announced the signing of midfielder Harry McHugh on transfer deadline day. 

The Honest Men have taken the 21-year-old on loan from Wigan Athletic until the end of the season. 

Since joining Wigan's academy at under-13 level, he has played 13 times for the English side, scoring two goals. 

In September 2022, McHugh signed for National League North club Chester on an initial 28-day loan.

The Somerset Park side take on Dundee United on Saturday with a 3pm kick-off.