Rovers midfielder John Buckley has joined Sheffield Wednesday on a season-long loan with a January recall clause.

Buckley bagged a brace against Harrogate in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night and was also on target against Walsall in the opening round.

However, his only appearance in the Championship so far this season came off the bench for the final few minutes at Rotherham.

The 23-year-old had also been linked with a move to Swansea earlier in the day but Rovers were said to have preferred a loan move to a permanent switch.

“I have an affinity with Wednesday, I made my debut against Wednesday and scored my first goal," he told the club's official website.

“On top of that, when I was a lot younger, the coach was a big Wednesday fan and he brought me to Hillsborough to watch games. He said I’d love it and I did.

“I looked at the stadium then and thought it was amazing. It’s a massive club and now here I am.

“I know Barry Bannan as well, he really sold the club to me and the same with the manager.

“I like his style of play and his principles that really suit me - I’m a creative player who likes to get on the ball and make things happen.

“I’m told it’s a great group of lads at the club. It’s a really exciting move for me and I can’t wait to get started.”

Earlier in the day, Rovers brought in Borussia Monchengladbach striker Semir Telalovic on a three-year deal. The 23-year-old arrived at Ewood Park for an undisclosed fee. 

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