Whyte joins Ayr United on loan

Motherwell midfielder Olly Whyte has joined Championship outfit Ayr United on loan until the end of the 2026/27 campaign. The 19-year-old spent last season on loan in the Scottish second tier with Stenhousemuir and will re-join Gary Naysmith at his new side Ayr. Whyte made his senior debut earlier this season against HB Torshavn in Motherwell's Conference League qualifier and has played a further seven games under new manager Alfred Johansson. "I want to wish Olly the very best for the season ah