Josh Kayode heading out of Rotherham United as boss Paul Warne counts down the days to the close of the transfer window

Josh Kayode in action against Morecambe. Picture by Dave Poucher

YOUNG striker Josh Kayode is set to leave Rotherham United in a loan deal.

The move has been finalised and the Championship Millers are likely to make an announcement soon.

His destination is believed to be a League One club.

"He is definitely going out," said manager Paul Warne after yesterday's 2-0 win over Birmingham City had lifted his side to fifth in the table and extended their unbeaten league start to five matches. "I have agreed it with him."

Kayode was hit by an injury in a friendly at Mansfield Town at the worst possible time: two weeks before the season began and just when he was running into his best form.

By the time he rejoined full training at the start of this week the 22-year-old found himself fifth in the attacking pecking order, behind Chiedozie Ogbene, Conor Washington, Tom Eaves and Georgie Kelly.

"He needs to play," Warne said. "If he does really well he can come back in January and play here. I really like him.

"I need him developed and I can't develop him here. We don't have the opportunity here to develop players who don't play. That is the sad reality."

Kayode made a substitute's appearance in Tuesday's Carabao Cup loss to Morecambe.

With the player's departure imminent, Warne would like to sign another centre-forward, with more chance of breaking into the first team, before Thursday's 11pm close of the summer transfer window.

However, his last remaining target, Crystal Palace youngster Luke Plange, has just joined Belgian side RWD Molenbeek on loan.

"There is absolutely zero going on," said the boss who has brought ten new players to AESSEAL New York Stadium since the end of last season's League One promotion charge. "I can't see anything happening,

"Unfortunately, you're not going to get everyone you want. Some players have chosen other clubs and that is fair enough.

"All we can do is sell the dream. Brooke (Norton-Cuffy) bought the dream, Hally (Grant Hall) bought the dream, Pelts (Lee Peltier) bought the dream, Tom Eaves did. We are going to lose out on some."

Warne's main concern is keeping hold of prize assets like Chiedozie Ogbene, Ben Wiles and Dan Barlaser.

"I just want the window to shut," he said.