Stoke City attacker Ethon Varian is closing in on a loan move to Raith Rovers, as per a report by The Courier.
Stoke City are letting the youngster leave to get some experience under his belt.
Varian, who is 18-years-old, is expected to move to Raith in the Scottish Championship on a season-long loan deal.
The Irishman scored nine goals in 33 appearances for the Potters’ Under-23s side over the past two seasons in Premier League 2.
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He also managed 13 goals in 27 games in the Under-18s Premier League a couple of years ago.
Varian’s development has been noticed by the Republic of Ireland national team set-up and he has played for their Under-23s side.
A loan switch to Raith will give him the chance to get some regular first-team football next term and it will be interesting to see how he gets on in Scotland.
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John McGlynn’s side finished 3rd last season and will be aiming for promotion in the next campaign. They are currently the home to ex-Wolves and Ipswich Town stalwart Christophe Berra.
Thoughts?
A loan move to Raith will be a good experience for Varian and an opportunity to show what he can do.
He is highly-rated by Stoke having impressed for their Under-23s and could prove to be a useful addition for Rovers.
