Young Leicester City midfielder Harvey Barnes has joined MK Dons on loan until the end of the 2016/17 season.

- Leicester City’s Harvey Barnes joins MK Dons on loan until the end of the 2016/17 season

- The young central midfielder made his senior debut for the Club against FC Porto in December

- It will be the first time Barnes has spent time out on loan in the Football League

- MK Dons are currently managed by former City defender Robbie Neilson

Young Leicester City midfielder Harvey Barnes has joined MK Dons on loan until the end of the 2016/17 season.

Barnes, 19, made his senior debut for the Club during the in early December, while he has also played a major role for the Development Squad this term.

Now aiming to further his development during a maiden loan spell in the Football League, the Leicester-born midfielder will link up with two former Foxes at Stadium MK.

The Dons are currently under the stewardship of ex-City defender Robbie Neilson, while in goal they have at their disposal former Leicester loanee David Martin, who helped the Foxes to the League 1 title in 2009.

Should Barnes be registered in time, he could make his debut for Neilson’s outfit during the League 1 clash with Northampton Town on Saturday 21 January at Stadium MK.