Sheffield Wednesday have completed the signing of Middlesbrough winger Adam Reach on a permanent deal.
The 23-year-old impressed during a loan spell at Preston North End last season, prompting interest from a number of Championship clubs this summer following Boro's promotion to the top flight.
Boro had initially been keen to send him out on loan for the season but Wednesday's offer - thought to be between £5m and £7m - proved too good to turn down.
Reach told the Owls' website: "I'm really pleased. It's been a whirlwind day and I went into it not really knowing what was going to happen.
"I trained with Boro and then as soon as I was told of the interest from Sheffield Wednesday, I wanted to get straight down here.
"Everyone knows what the club achieved last season and everyone knows what they want to achieve this season. I want to be part of that. This place rocks and I know because I have played here. I can't wait to pull on the shirt and get cracking."
Reach could make his debut for his new side when they take on Wigan Athletic in the first game after the international break on September 10.
Neil Wilkes
