Middlesbrough confirm Jordan Hugill loan

Middlesbrough have confirmed that West Ham United striker Jordan Hugill has joined the club on loan for the season.

The 26-year-old was in Teeside this afternoon for a medical with Tony Pulis's side, who were looking for replacements following the departures of winger Adama Traore and striker Patrick Bamford.

Boro confirmed on their official website that Hugill will link up with the rest of the squad in his first training session on Thursday, and will be available for Saturday's clash against Birmingham City.

Hugill moved to West Ham from Preston North End in January, and made three Premier League appearances under the stewardship of David Moyes.

The striker, who will wear the number 11 jersey with Boro, has scored 23 times in 100 Championship appearances to date.