Colchester United striker Macauley Bonne has joined National League Premier side Lincoln City, on-loan until October 26.

Bonne, who has made one start and three substitute appearances for the U’s this summer, joins the Imps who are third in the table and managed by former Braintree Town boss, Danny Cowley.

Prior to signing Bonne, Cowley said: Macauley is someone we know very well.

“He’s already played almost 60 games in League One and has scored goals. There aren’t many 20-year-olds who have done that.

“I’m certain that he’s going to go on and be a proper footballer and play lots of League games.

“If we can kick-start him, which is probably what he needs, then it would be good for both him and us.”