Midfielder Josh Austerfield joins Rotherham United

Rotherham United today completed their 12th signing of the summer by landing midfielder Josh Austerfield.

The 24-year-old has left Salford City to join the Millers on a two-year deal.

The Advertiser revealed earlier this week that the former Huddersfield Town man was a target, with boss Alex Bruce saying: "I don't like talking about contracted players who are with other clubs until there is something concrete," he said. "Josh is someone I like. I’ve worked with him before."

Austerfield's arrival leaves Rotherham chasing two more players in the final days of the transfer window that closes at 11pm next Tuesday.

If possible, Bruce wants another striker and wide man for the League Two campaign as the Millers seek to recover from last season's relegation.

Austerfield was a regular for Salford last term in the fourth tier but had slipped down the pecking order at the Peninsula Stadium.

Bruce is an admirer from the time he spent coaching the Ammies before taking the hot-seat at AESSEAL New York Stadium in June.

Austerfield , who had a year left on his contract in Greater Manchester, moved to Salford from Huddersfield Town in 2024 and made 25 appearances in his first year there. 50 more followed last term and he was in the side that started the play-off final at Wembley where City missed out on a place in League One by losing to Notts County.

The Ammies have spent big over the summer - including signing Rotherham old boy Joe Powell to strengthen their midfield - and he hadn't been on the pitch for them this season.

He was an unused substitute in the Carabao Cup and has missed out on the matchday 18 entirely for the opening two league matches.

His Rotherham deal includes a 12-month extension option in the club’s favour.

The fee is being described as "undisclosed", but it may be that there isn't any money changing hands.