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AFC Wimbledon make a double swoop on Deadline Day

Shane McLoughlin joins from Ipswich Town while Michael Folivi makes a loan move from Watford.

Mike Folivi of Watford
Image: Michael Folivi has made one Premier League start for Watford

AFC Wimbledon manager Wally Downes has signed two players on Deadline Day to help in the club's relegation battle.

Shane McLoughlin has joined on a free transfer from Ipswich while Watford striker Michael Folivi comes in on loan until the end of the season.

The Dons have not disclosed the length of contract for 21-year-old McLoughlin, who can play in defence and midfield.

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Folivi, 20, has made one Premier League appearance for Watford.

The pair are Wimbledon's fourth and fifth signings of the January window as the club look to climb off the foot of the League One table following the morale-boosting win over West Ham in the FA Cup.

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McLoughlin's former Ipswich team-mate Dylan Connolly joined earlier this month, along with loan signings Aaron Ramsdale from Bournemouth and Steve Seddon from Birmingham.

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