BURNLEY forward Dara Costelloe has joined City on loan until the end of the season.

The 20-year-old Irishman becomes the fourth recruit of the transfer window.

Costelloe has made six first-team outings this season for the Clarets including starting the first three Championship games.

Born in Limerick, Costelloe made his first-team debut for Galway aged just 15 - the youngest player in the club’s history. He turned pro in 2018 before moving to Lancashire in February 2021.

Costelloe said: “I am delighted to be here and cannot wait to get started. I am ready to go.

“I met the gaffer during the week and came and watched the game. I was impressed by the style of football he plays and think I will learn a lot from him.

“The club is huge, and I was surprised by the amount of supporters at the game. The fanbase is great here, and I am looking forward to getting out there and playing in front of them on the pitch.

“I am a hard worker and will run myself into the ground and get my fair share of goals as well. I want to help the club achieve promotion.”

Costelloe, who can play as a striker or on either wing, signed a new deal with the Championship leaders in the summer after finishing top scorer for Burnley's under-23s last season with 12 goals in all competitions.

City boss Mark Hughes said: “We are pleased to be welcoming Dara to the club, as we continue to deepen our attacking options this month.

“We have beaten off competition from other sides across the division to secure Dara’s signature, and he is a player we have been monitoring for several weeks.

“He is tricky and versatile with a real eye for goal, and is very highly rated by his coaches at Burnley, so we are excited to begin working with him.

“He has already sampled the atmosphere at Valley Parade, having been in attendance for our recent home fixtures, and is looking forward to getting out there and showing the Bradford City supporters what he can do.”