COLCHESTER United are set to sign West Ham United defender Jamie Harney on loan.

He will join the U’s until January 12 on a youth loan deal, subject to paperwork clearance.

The 18-year-old has already turned out in Colchester colours, having played in the Essex Senior Cup game against Concord Rangers at the end of October.

Harney has played for Northern Ireland from Under-16 to Under-21 level.