Young Clarets defender Whitmore joins Cobblers on loan
The Clarets’ central defender, 21, moves to Gigg Lane for the chance to gain further first-team experience following a successful spell at Morecambe last season.
Newcastle-born Whitmore, who arrived at Turf Moor as a scholar in 2012, made 43 appearances for the Shrimps, including 35 starts in League Two.
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Hide AdHe previously spent spells on loan with Conference National sides Gateshead and Chester City in 2015/16.
Whitmore’s temporary departure follows Chris Long’s loan move to Northampton Town as the Clarets look to get first-team opportunities for a number of their younger players.
Long has joined the Cobblers on a season-long loan deal and made the ideal start with his side’s opening goal in a 2-1 friendly win over Newport County last Saturday.