Reds Clinch Premier Pair

Last updated : 31 January 2011 By Alastair Limb (tykesmad)

The Reds have made a double deadline day swoop to bring in Premier League duo Jacob Mellis and Frank Nouble on loan.

Mellis was reported to have signed earlier this week but no confirmation from the club had come as of today. He joins from Chelsea until the end of the season.

The second signing has been reported by the BBC and it is that of West Ham winger Frank Nouble.

The 19-year-old also will join until the end of the season from the Hammers. He has spent time on loan with West Brom, Swindon Town and Swansea City.

Reds boss Mark Robins spoke about the Mellis deal:

 "I am delighted to bring Jacob Mellis on loan to Oakwell for the rest of the season. He is a big talent and technically brilliant. He's not been seen on this stage yet, but I have no worries about his attacking abilities."