Gills boosted by McDonald capture

Gillingham have moved quickly to replace Simeon Jackson with the signing of Norwich striker Cody McDonald on a season-long loan. Prolific frontman Jackson finally sealed his switch to Carrow Road on a two-year deal on Thursday afternoon, but Gills boss Andy Hessenthaler has brought the 24-year-old to the Priestfield in a separate deal. McDonald scored five times for the Canaries in their League One promotion campaign last term but has struggled to hold down a regular spot in Paul Lambert's side. His first involvement in the Gill's pre-season campaign should be against Peterborough on Tuesday.

Source: PA