Joshua Bayliss has signed for Margate on an initial 28-day youth loan deal.
The 19-year-old signed his first professional contract at MEMS Priestfield Stadium in the summer of 2024 having spent time on loan with Ashford United during the latter stages of the 23/24 season, alongside Stanley Skipper.
Bayliss featured in the second round of the Kent Senior Cup against Ebbsfleet at the Kuflink Stadium in October, having recovered from injury which saw him miss the opening couple months of the season.
Joshua could make his Gate debut, who are currently third in Isthmian League South East, at home to Sevenoaks Town on Saturday. Gate are also at home to Sittingbourne on Tuesday evening.