Tykes complete double loan swoop

Barnsley have completed the signings of Chelsea striker Jacob Mellis and West Ham teenager Frank Nouble on loan until the end of the season. Mellis, 20, recently signed a new three-year contract at Stamford Bridge and has represented England at Under-16, 17 and 19 level. He made 15 appearances while on loan at Southampton last season. Tykes manager Mark Robins said: "I'm delighted to bring Jacob Mellis on loan to Oakwell for the rest of the season. "He's a big talent and technically brilliant. He's not been seen on this stage yet, but I've no worries about his attacking abilities." Nouble is a former Chelsea trainee who switched to West Ham in July 2009 before making his Hammers debut the following August. The 19-year-old has made a total of 14 first-team appearances for West Ham and has also had loan spells with West Brom and Swansea. His switch to Oakwell is subject to the completion of paperwork.

Source: PA