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Middlesbrough sign George Saville and Danny Batth on loan

Saville arrives from Millwall ahead of a permanent switch in January

Friday 31 August 2018 20:07, UK

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Image: George Saville has joined Middlesbrough on loan ahead of a permanent move in January

Middlesbrough have welcomed George Saville and Danny Batth to the Riverside after securing loan deals on Deadline Day.

Saville, 25, joins from Millwall ahead of a permanent switch in January, with Sky Sports News understanding the fee to be in the region of £7m.

The midfielder scored 10 goals in 45 appearances for Millwall last season, and featured in the 2-2 draw against Boro on the opening day of the current Sky Bet Championship campaign.

Meanwhile, Batth links up with Boro on a season-long loan from Wolves, where he played 21 games last season.

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The 27-year-old was a product of the Wolves academy and made his senior debut in 2010, going on to become captain and make more than 200 appearances for the club.

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"Everyone at Wolves would like to wish Danny the very best of luck for the upcoming season," a statement on the club website read.

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