Source: Daily_Mail
Strachan makes his first Boro signing - Birmingham striker Bent joins on loan
Marcus Bent has joined Middlesbrough on loan, becoming the first signing of Gordon Strachan's reign at the Riverside.[LNB]Bent, 31, has struggled with hamstring injuries and has not featured for Birmingham so far this season.[LNB]He has signed up for an initial two-month period with the Championship high-flyers.[LNB] Middlesbrough bound: Marcus Bent in action for Birmingham against Preston last season[LNB]Boro boss Gordon Strachan said: 'I'm delighted to bring Marcus in. He brings us ability, strength, pace and experience.'[LNB]Birmingham manager Alex McLeish added: 'Going up there for two months is an opportunity for him.[LNB]'He's obviously had one or two setbacks with injuries. But he's a big, strong centre-forward with pace and presence - and when he's on top form he's an asset.[LNB]'When it's time for him to come back, we hope he'll be in great form and pushing for a place in the team.'[LNB] Birmingham boss McLeish tracking Marc Janko - the Austrian Peter CrouchSimon Jordan hints Palace sale as he buries hatchet with ex-Blues chief GoldBIRIMGHAM CITY FC
