Joshua Andrew Harrop (born 15 December 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Harrop marked his senior debut with a goal for United against Crystal Palace on the last day of the 2016âÂÂ17 Premier League season, the first of a 2âÂÂ0 win. His goal made him Manchester United's 100th different scorer in the Premier League. After finishing the season as the under-23 side's top scorer with 10 goals, Harrop rejected a contract offer from the club in June 2017.
On 23 June 2017, Preston North End announced Harrop would join on 3 July, signing a four-year contract for an undisclosed compensation agreement. On 29 September 2018, during a 3âÂÂ2 loss to West Bromwich Albion, Harrop suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury, which kept him out for the rest of the season. He made his return in August 2019, coming off the bench to score in a 4âÂÂ0 win over Bradford City in the first round of the 2019âÂÂ20 EFL Cup. He also scored in his next two matches, a 3âÂÂ1 home win over Stoke City in the league and a 2âÂÂ2 draw at home to Hull City in the second round of the EFL Cup, in which he also provided an assist and scored in the subsequent penalty shoot-out.
In January 2021, Harrop joined League One club Ipswich Town on loan. Harrop made 15 appearances during his loan spell at Ipswich.
On 27 January 2022, Harrop joined League One side Fleetwood Town on loan until the end of the 2021âÂÂ22 season.
Harrop was placed on the transfer list on 7 May 2022 at the conclusion of the 2021âÂÂ22 season. On 1 September 2022, Harrop had his contract terminated by mutual consent.
On 12 December 2022, Harrop joined League Two side Northampton Town on a short-term contract.
On 22 January 2024, Harrop joined League One club Cheltenham Town on a short-term contract until the end of the season.
In 2023, Harrop joined the newly formed Baller League, assigned to the side FC Rules the World, where he played 9 games, scoring 8 times, and assisting 4 times. After FC Rules the World folded, Harrop joined Deportrio for Season 2.
Harrop received his first call up to the England U20 squad in September 2014. He won three caps for the under-20s in 2014.