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Sky Bet Championship: Brighton sign Emmanuel Ledesma on one-month loan

Image: Emmanuel Ledesma: Joins Brighton's survival fight

Brighton have signed Middlesbrough winger Emmanuel Ledesma.

The 26-year-old will swap a promotion challenge with Boro for a relegation scrap at the Seagulls after agreeing an initial one-month loan.

Ledesma is available for Saturday's visit of Birmingham and boss Chris Hughton believes his arrival completes the jigsaw.

Hughton said: "It's no secret that we were still looking to add a winger and strengthen in that area, and I am delighted to have agreed to bring Emmanuel in on loan.

"He brings good Championship experience and is a creative player who is also capable of scoring goals. Our target was to add in four key areas, and we have now achieved that."

Ledesma spent six weeks on loan at Rotherham at the back end of 2014 and impressed, scoring one goal in seven appearances.

Millers boss Steve Evans tried to sign the Argentinian on a permanent deal in January but could not agree a fee, paving the way for his move to the south coast.