South Asians in Football Weekly: Sheffield United's England U19 wing-back Sai Sachdev joins Oldham on loan

Sai Sachdev, Brandon Khela, Zidane Iqbal, Yan Dhanda, Anwar Uddin and Vimal Yoganathan are among those who have had a positive week in the Beautiful Game; our resident expert Dev Trehan brings you the details in the latest edition of South Asians in Football Weekly

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Tuesday 16 January 2024 12:25, UK

The latest edition of South Asians in Football Weekly is out after another decent week for the community in the Beautiful Game...

England U19 wing-back Sai Sachdev has joined Oldham Athletic on loan until the end of the season.

The move from Sheffield United is the first senior loan of promising young Sachdev's career.

«Sai fits the profile of what we're looking for in an out-and-out wing-back,» Oldham manager Micky Mellon said.

«He's young, energetic and ambitious, those are qualities we want to bring to the football club.

»I'm delighted to have Sai on board."

Former Leicester City youngster Sachdev added: «I'm really happy to get this move done, I've been looking to make the step into men's football this season.

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