Shorey joins Fulham on loan with view to permanent switch from Aston Villa

01 February 2010 14:14
Fulham have made their second signing of transfer deadline day with the capture of full-back Nicky Shorey on loan from Aston Villa for the rest of the season.[LNB]Shorey, 28, won two England caps during a successful time at Reading but has failed to establish himself since a move to Villa Park in 2008.[LNB]Villa boss Martin O'Neill recalled the England international from his loan at Coca-Cola Championship side Nottingham Forest last week, but he has now allowed the 28-year-old to join Fulham, who are struggling at left-back thanks to an injury to Paul Konchesky.[LNB]The Cottagers have the option to make the transfer permanent should Shorey impress boss Roy Hodgson.[LNB]Fulham earlier completed the long-running deal for Italy Under-21 international striker Stefano Okana from Roma while Diomansy Kamara was moved on, also on loan, to Celtic for the rest of the campaign.[LNB] Shore thing: Nicky Shorey has two England caps, including the first international to be played at the new Wembley[LNB] New Fulham loan signing Okaka facing long-term stay at Craven Cottage Kamara leaves Fulham for Celtic as Hoops also pick up Motherwell's SlaneBeattie ponders £3m Sunderland switch as Black Cats give up on KeaneTRANSFER DEADLINE DAY LIVE: West Ham complete signing of Benni McCarthy, Hull reject Wolves' £5m bid for Stephen Hunt and Victor Moses completes switch to Wigan - all the deals and drama as they happenFULHAM FC

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