Former Leeds United and Wigan Athletic prospect drops into non-league football with loan move

The winger, who can also operate as a attacking midfielder, was among the players Leeds prised from rival academies during the reign of Victor Orta as director of football.

He made the move to Elland Road from Wigan Athletic in 2021, following in the footsteps of Joe Gelhardt after his identical move a year prior.

The 21-year-old was a regular fixture for the Whites at youth level, standing out with his creativity and flair in the final third.

Despite his exploits for the club’s under-21s, he was unable to make a first-team breakthrough and in the dying embers of the last winter window, joined Swindon on a permanent basis.

He made a promising start to life with the Robins and was hailed by the club’s former interim manager Gavin Gunning in February.

"He's got so much to learn but so much quality,” Gunning said. “I think he's going to be a big coup for the club - anybody who has seen him play - and he's still not fit, that's the thing.

"The scary thing is going to be when we get him fit because he's still nowhere near fit enough to where he wants to be. When he gets fit he's going to be a proper problem."

However, McGurk has been unable to kick on and make an impact in League Two this season. Minutes under manager Ian Holloway have proven hard to come by and he has been sent to Yeovil in search of them.

A statement issued by the National League side read: “We’re delighted to announce the signing of Sean McGurk who joins on a one-month loan from Swindon Town.

“The 21-year-old began his career at Liverpool before joining Wigan Athletic at under-14 level. In July 2021, he signed a three-year contract with Leeds United, becoming a regular in their youth teams.

“The attacking midfielder then moved to Swindon Town in February 2024, where he has made 20 appearances and scoring on three occasions. Catch Sean McGurk in action on Boxing Day as the Glovers take on Eastleigh.”