Rotherham United transfer latest: More late business as Leicester City man becomes deadline-day signing number four

ROTHERHAM United have completed a frenetic final few hours of the winter window by signing Leicester City full-back/midfielder Brandon Cover on a permanent deal.

The Colchester born player, 22, a full Jamaican international, spent loan spells at Port Vale and Fleetwood Town last term.

Earlier, the Millers secured the signing of former Middlesbrough forward Duncan Watmore, who has penned a deal for the rest of the season.

The 31-year-old had been a free agent since the end of the 2024-25 season, when he was released by Championship outfit Millwall.

New Rotherham United signing Brandon Cover. Picture courtesy of RUFC.placeholder image
New Rotherham United signing Brandon Cover. Picture courtesy of RUFC.

Watmore’s arrival was followed by the loan addition of Manchester United and Wales Under-21 international forward Gabriele Biancheri.

Meanwhile, the Millers have also completed a successful beat-the-deadline swoop to sign Aston Villa left-back Lino Sousa on loan.

On the outgoing front, experienced defender Sean Raggett, out of contract in the summer, joined League Two high-fliers Cambridge United on loan for the remainder of the campaign.

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