The 20-year-old has put pen-to-paper on an initial one-year contract, with a second year option, after leaving Pride Park earlier in the summer.

Wheeldon spent a brief loan spell with the Pilgrims in the winter of 2024 and subsequently joined National League North side South Shields on loan last season – helping the Mariners reach the promotion final in the process.

He made his Championship and League Cup debuts for Derby following his first spell with the Pilgrims.

The Nottingham-born attacker has appeared in four of United’s pre-season friendlies – as Trialist D – and scored the equaliser against Alfreton Town on July 14.

Wheeldon could feature against Aldershot Town on Saturday – grab your match tickets here.