Grimsby Town has made a significant signing with the permanent move of Iwan Morgan, a prolific young striker from Brentford B. Morgan joins Grimsby with a strong track record of scoring goals and has already gained experience in the Football League.
What happened?
Morgan, a 20-year-old forward, has made a permanent move to Grimsby Town from Brentford B. He joins the club after a successful stint with the B team, where he topped the goalscoring charts in his first season with nine goals.
Why it matters for Grimsby
Morgan's signing is a significant boost for Grimsby Town, who are looking to strengthen their squad in the Sky Bet League Two. With his experience in the Football League and his goal-scoring record, Morgan is expected to make an impact at the club.
What comes next?
Grimsby Town's next fixture is against Swindon Town at home on 2027-02-27, where they will look to build on their recent performances. With Morgan on board, the team is expected to be more competitive in the league.
Background
Morgan joined Brentford B in 2023 and had a big impact across his three seasons with the club. He signed with the B team in September 2023, making the move from Swansea City. Morgan topped Brentford B's goalscoring charts in his first season with nine goals, before bettering that tally in 2024/25 with 25 goals and four assists in 42 appearances as the Bees reached the Premier League Cup final and won the Professional Development League final against Bournemouth.
International Experience
Morgan has also represented Wales at Under-17s level, helping the side qualify for the 2023 European Championship finals, before continuing his development with the Under-19s.
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B-team head coach Sam Saunders said: "We are all really happy and pleased for Iwan to get a permanent move. Grimsby really wanted him and hopefully it is the start of a prosperous Football League career. He showed what he was capable of last season when he was on loan and now with this permanent move, he will hopefully kick on."
Next Fixture
Grimsby Town's next fixture is against Swindon Town at home on 2027-02-27, where they will look to build on their recent performances. With Morgan on board, the team is expected to be more competitive in the league.
