Blackburn sign Harry Pickering from Crewe

Blackburn have signed left-back Harry Pickering from Crewe for an undisclosed fee.

The 22-year-old has agreed a four-and-a-half-year deal at Ewood Park but will stay with the League One side on loan until the end of the season.

Pickering, who came through the Crewe youth ranks and made his first-team debut in 2017, has made 29 appearances in all competitions this season.

Pickering told the Rovers website: "Coming to a Championship club, a big club such as Rovers, it's a big step up for me.

"I'm over the moon and absolutely buzzing. I can't wait to get started. Since I heard of the interest I've been excited by the opportunity to come to Rovers."