BREAKING: Stubbs lands 'different option' in Adeyemi

The 24-year-old spent last season on loan at Yorkshire rivals Leeds United where he made 24 appearances, scoring two goals.

The former Oldham Athletic, Birmingham and Brentford man rose through the Norwich City ranks, where he went on to make 17 appearances for the Canaries.

Boss Alan Stubbs believes the box-to-box central midfielder will offer him a completely different option to those currently available at the club.

He said: “He’ll give us much needed competition in that midfield area.

“He is a big, strong, athletic, dominant midfield player who works box-to-box and has great energy.

“He’ll give us something that will certainly add to that midfield.

“He’s a very good player and one that we are delighted we have managed to get the services of.”

Stubbs is all too aware of the need for some steel in the middle of the park to battle against some very experienced Championship midfields.

“He is one that can sit and protect the back four,” Stubbs said.

“But he can also pick it up on the edge of our box and get us to the edge of the opposition box, that’s something we need and we’re pleased to get it in Tom.

“Physically he is 6ft 1in, he’s a big powerful lad, and we know with some of the players we have we needed that type to add to the mix that we’ve already got.”

Adeyemi is in line to make his debut against London-based Brentford at the New York on Saturday, but Stubbs still hasn’t made his mind up as to what role the Norfolk-born loanee will occupy.

He said: “He’s fit and available, he’ll certainly be in contention but whether he starts is another discussion me and the staff will have to have.

“He’s a good professional who is really looking forward to coming and we’re looking forward to having him.”

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