MIDDLESBROUGH have finally confirmed the signing of Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford on a season-long loan.

The move has been a drawn-out process between the two clubs, but Bamford arrived on Teesside on Friday to complete a medical and sign terms. 

It is not known whether he has completed his registration in time to be involved against Reading at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday.

Bamford, 20, scored 25 goals last season while on loan at Milton Keynes and Derby County.