Oldham Athletic have completed the season-long loan signing of Stoke City forward Favour Fawunmi.
The 20-year-old has moved to Boundary Park after also agreeing an extension to his contract with the Championship club. Oldham have confirmed the arrival as Micky Mellon continues to shape his squad for the new League Two campaign.
Fawunmi arrives with some experience of senior football after spending part of last season on loan at Leyton Orient. He made seven League One appearances before returning to Stoke in April after suffering a hamstring injury.
The attacking midfielder, who can also operate from the right wing, began his development with Barnet before joining West Ham United at under-15 level. He progressed through the Hammers’ academy and was part of their FA Youth Cup-winning side in 2023.
Fawunmi scored 17 goals in 44 appearances for West Ham’s under-18 side across two seasons, but left the club in January 2025 after turning down the offer of a new contract.
Stoke moved quickly to bring him in following a short trial, handing him a two-and-a-half-year deal in February 2025. He made his senior debut the following day, coming on as a substitute during an FA Cup tie against Cardiff City.
He has since made two Championship appearances for the Potters, as well as featuring twice in the League Cup, and will now spend the season attempting to establish himself as a regular at Oldham.
“I’m really excited to get started, it’s going to be a good season.
“I’m someone that likes to carry the ball, I like to create chances. Hopefully I’ll score some goals and get a few assists as well.
“The fans can really get behind the players here and be the 12th man at times, so I’m looking forward to experiencing that this season.”
Mellon believes the youngster’s pace and willingness to attack defenders will give Oldham another useful option in the final third.
“We’re really pleased to bring Favour to the football club. He’s an exciting attacking prospect with plenty of pace, creativity and the ability to make things happen in the final third.
“He’s a young player who has had a taste of senior football and he comes here hungry to keep developing his game.
“We want young players who are ambitious and willing to work and Favour fits that profile. He’s got the attributes to excite supporters, whether that’s taking players on, creating chances or adding a different dimension to our attack.
“Now it’s about helping him settle in, working hard every day and giving him the platform to show what he can do.”
The move offers Fawunmi the opportunity to gain the regular senior minutes which were limited during his time with Stoke and Leyton Orient. For Oldham, it represents a low-risk addition with the potential to provide greater pace, creativity and unpredictability in attacking areas.