Video: Rotherham United sign Plymouth defender Ben Purrington

The 20-year-old completed a medical this afternoon and has signed a three-and-a-half year deal .

His arrival follows on from the capture of Cardiff City central defender Semi Ajayi on loan for the rest of the season.

Reports in the west country say that the bid tabled by the Millers for Purrington is in the region of £300,000.

On Purrington, interim manager Paul Warne said: “He has athleticism, which is a crucial thing for me, and gets up and down the pitch well and has played a lot of games for someone of a young age.

“It is a big move for a young man. As I said when took over in the caretaker role, I want to hand this team over in better fettle than when I got it. I think he will really add to this team.”

Warne wants to bring in another defender, on a permanent basis, alongside a forward and a winger before the closure of the window on Tuesday at 11pm.