Millwall have signed Mason Bennett on loan from Derby County until the end of the season.

The 23-year-old forward is manager Gary Rowett’s third signing of the transfer window after Ryan Woods on loan and the permanent deal for keeper Bartosz Bialkowski.

Bennett came through the ranks at Pride Park and made his debut for The Rams aged just 15.

 

Following loan spell with Bradford, Burton and Notts County, Bennett established himself in the Derby side last season under Frank Lampard, making 38 appearance and netting three goals before missing out in the Play-Off Final.

 "It's a loan initially, but of course with anyone we bring in, there is the opportunity to bring them in [on a permanent basis] should things go well," Rowett told Millwall FC of his new signing.

"He's a young player who has a lot of potential still to achieve, but he is a player who I've worked with and I know his qualities and characteristics.

"He is a powerful and pacey runner and different to what we've got - that was a big attraction.

“He is a player who has been highly regarded by different managers and we need to try and keep him fit - that's the challenge as he has been really unfortunate with injuries.”

He will be available for selection for Millwall’s trip to Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.