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.Bent, 31, has struggled with hamstring injuries and has not featured for Birmingham so far this season.He has signed up for an initial two-month period with the Championship high-flyers. Middlesbrough bound: Marcus Bent in action for Birmingham against Preston last seasonBoro boss Gordon Strachan said: 'I'm delighted to bring Marcus in. He brings us ability, strength, pace and experience.'Birmingham manager Alex McLeish added: 'Going up there for two months is an opportunity for him.'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.'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.' 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