Wednesday 20 January 2016 12:40, UK
Blackburn Rovers have signed striker Danny Graham on loan from Sunderland for the rest of the season.
Graham joined Sunderland three years ago from Swansea for a £5m but failed to shine at the Stadium of Light and was sent out on loan to Hull City, Middlesbrough and Wolves.
The 30-year-old is likely to have played his last game for Sam Allardyce's side as his contract expires in the summer.
"It's been a mad 24 hours," Graham told the Rovers website. "I was training with Sunderland on Tuesday 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.
"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 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. I can't wait to get going and hopefully we can pull together and move up the table."
Graham, the club's third transfer window signing following Elliott Bennett and Simeon Jackson, is expected to be included in Blackburn's squad for their Championship clash with Charlton at the weekend but he is cup-tied for next weekend's FA Cup clash with Oxford United.
