We are pleased to announce the signing of striker Tate Xavier-Jones, who joins the club on loan from Luton Town subject to international clearance.

The 18-year-old striker has been with the Kenilworth Road club since the age of five, consistently playing above his age group.

After bagging 31 goals for the Hatters’ Under 21 side last season, Tate was included in the first-team squad in pre-season, and now joins the Diamonds for the next stage of his development.

After training with the squad yesterday and today, he told airdriefc.com: “It’s been brilliant, I’ve settled in well and had a good session the other day. I’ve enjoyed it.

“I want to impress people at Luton, impress people at Airdrie, impress the new gaffer – I think it’s a big opportunity for me and it can be a real big stepping stone, so I want to take it in full stride.”

And manager Danny Lennon added: “We’re absolutely delighted to have Tate on board. He’s a guy with blistering pace, someone who’s very direct.

“You look at his track record last season down at Luton, scoring a huge amount of goals at Under 21 level, and it’s something that has to be challenged at a good level. He’s certainly come to the right place to do that.”

Welcome to the Diamonds, Tate!