Peterborough have finally signed Grimsby captain Ryan Bennett after a lengthy pursuit of the 19-year-old.

Posh manager Darren Ferguson had two bids for Bennett rejected in the summer, but has now agreed a three-month loan deal with the defender, with a view to making the move permanent in January.

Bennett, who already has over 100 senior appearances to his name, will go straight into United's squad to face Scunthorpe on Saturday.