Steve Harper completes Brighton & Hove Albion loan move

Championship side Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of Newcastle United goalkeeper Steve Harper on a one-month loan deal.

Reports this morning suggested that the move was close and the 36-year-old has now penned a temporary contract at the Amex Stadium.

"Steve was available and with the huge amount of Premiership and Championship experience he has, we felt he would add something to the squad," Seagulls manager Gustavo Poyet told the club's official website.

"He will use that experience to help the defensive players and the goalkeepers, and help us get back to the defensive form we showed earlier in the season.

"Of course, our fans will know all about Steve and his qualities. He is a top player and will bring a a great deal of experience to the defence."

Harper could make his debut during Brighton's league match with West Ham United this evening, subject to clearance from the Premier League and Football League.