Cambridge sign Coventry defender Perry on loan

Cambridge United have signed defender Callum Perry from Coventry City on a season-long loan deal.

The 20-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at National League side Rochdale, where he made 25 appearances and scored a penalty in the play-off final at Wembley to help them seal a spot in League Two.

Perry's move to the newly-promoted League One club comes after he signed a new long-term deal with Premier League side Coventry last month.

"I'm buzzing," Perry said. "I just want to get better and help the team and I think this is the perfect place to do that."

Cambridge boss Neil Harris added: "We look forward to helping Callum develop and progress as a young player on his journey to the top."