Barnsley have today completed the signing of striker Leroy Lita on a free transfer.
The 29 year old who was released by Swansea in the summer has scored 112 goals in 359 appearances for Bristol City, Reading, Charlton, Norwich, Middlesbrough, Swansea, Birmingham, Sheffield Wednesday and Brighton has penned a 12-month contract at Oakwell.
Although no official confirmation from the club as of yet it is believed that the former Chelsea trainee who has commanded transfer fees totalling £2.75m during his career was NOT signed before the 12midday deadline to be able to feature in this afternoon’s season opener against Crawley.
Lita who will wear the number 33 shirt could make his debut in the Capital One Cup tie against Crewe on Tuesday.