Blackburn sign Bordeaux striker Modeste on loan

Premier League strugglers Blackburn Rovers have signed French striker Anthony Modeste on loan from Girondins Bordeaux until the end of the season, the Ligue 1 club said on Thursday.

Modeste, 23, has scored three goals from 15 league appearances this season.

Blackburn are 17th in the Premier League, one place above the drop zone.