Hoilett, Batty & Scanlon join Swindon

Swindon Town have signed winger Junior Hoilett from Hibernian on a permanent deal until the end of the season.

The addition of the Canada international comes after the Robins signed defender Jake Batty from Blackburn Rovers and agreed a loan deal for Manchester United winger James Scanlon for the rest of the campaign.

Hoilett began his senior career with Blackburn in the Premier League, going on to play for QPR, Cardiff and Reading.

After leaving the Royals in 2023 he played for Vancouver Whitecaps, Aberdeen and Hibernian, helping the Edinburgh side to third in the Scottish Premiership last season.

The 35-year-old said:, external "The club has a clear ambition, and I'm looking forward to contributing on and off the pitch."

Left-back Batty, 20, who came through the ranks at Rovers' academy and made two appearances for their first team, has signed a permanent deal with Ian Holloway's side until the end of the season.

He went on loan to Accrington Stanley in 2024-25, where he played on 29 occasions.

"I'm really excited to be joining Swindon Town and to get the chance to play regular first-team football," Batty told the club website. , external

"The club has a great history and a real ambition, and I can't wait to get started and contribute wherever I'm needed.

"My focus is on helping the team, learning every day, and giving my best on the pitch for the fans."

Forward Scanlon joins from Manchester United's academy on a loan for the remainder of the League Two campaign.

The 19-year-old, who has made 20 appearances for Gibraltar, has featured for United's under-21s but is yet to play for the first team.