Blackburn Rovers sign Danny Graham from Sunderland on loan until end of season

Blackburn Rovers have announced the signing of Sunderland striker Danny Graham on loan until the end of the season.

The 30-year-old struggled to make his mark at the Stadium of Light following his arrival from Swansea City in 2013.

The forward's lack of form resulted in loan spells at Hull City and Middlesbrough, and now he has been sent to Championship club Blackburn.

"It's been a mad 24 hours, I was training with Sunderland yesterday morning and then I came down here last night to get things sorted, so I'm delighted to get it done. I'm looking forward to the first game against Charlton and hopefully we can get off to a flying start," Graham told Blackburn's official website.

"I was aware of the interest in the background and obviously I've been playing a bit at Sunderland the last few weeks, so I'm coming here with games under my belt, which is also pleasing, so hopefully we can both do well for each other.

"I spoke to the manager (Paul Lambert) a few times and obviously he's got some good players. The transfer embargo has been lifted, so they want to sign players and move the club forward. For me to get out of Sunderland and have a fresh challenge is superb for me, so I'm delighted to get it done, I can't wait to get going and hopefully we can pull together and move up the table."

Blackburn are currently 18th in the Championship table, five points above the drop.