Leeds United confirm Connor Wickham loan arrival from Sunderland

Leeds United have confirmed the loan signing of Connor Wickham from Sunderland until the end of the season.

The 20-year-old moves to Elland Road for his second loan move of the season after a period with Sheffield Wednesday during the first half of the season.

He had an impressive spell at Hillsborough, scoring eight goals in 11 league starts for the Owls.

"We are delighted to have signed Connor until the end of the season," Leeds manager Brian McDermott told the club website.

"There was a lot of competition for his signature, but he was very keen to come and play at Leeds United. He is another young English player who has everything in front of him."

The Under-21 international will wear the number nine shirt and should make his debut against Queens Park Rangers on Saturday lunchtime.