The 30-year old attacking midfielder initially linked up with the Blues on loan for a month on the 20th of October, the Edinburgh-born player making his debut in Carlisle's vital 1-0 home win over Tranmere. Harper has started all five matches to date in his spell in Cumbria and received the man-of-the-match award for his efforts in the 1-1 draw at Brunton Park against Rotherham.
The fact that Potters boss Tony Pulis allowed the ex-Hibernian midfielder to play for United in the FA Cup defeat at Swindon suggests that Harper is well down the pecking order at the Britannia Stadium, and a permanent move to Carlisle in the January transfer window could be a possibility if the Scottish under-21 international conntinues to impress. Under the current loan extension deal Harper's last match for the Blues will be the home game versus Crewe Alexandra on Saturday the 20th of January.
The fact that Potters boss Tony Pulis allowed the ex-Hibernian midfielder to play for United in the FA Cup defeat at Swindon suggests that Harper is well down the pecking order at the Britannia Stadium, and a permanent move to Carlisle in the January transfer window could be a possibility if the Scottish under-21 international conntinues to impress. Under the current loan extension deal Harper's last match for the Blues will be the home game versus Crewe Alexandra on Saturday the 20th of January.