West Ham United sign Marco Borriello on loan

West Ham United have landed the services of Italy international Marco Borriello on loan from AS Roma for the rest of the season.

The 31-year-old, who has spent his entire career in Italy, will join the Hammers for the remainder of the campaign, as per West Ham's official website.

The former Milan striker becomes the Hammers' second signing of the transfer window, having secured a short-term deal for AC Milan's Antonio Nocerino.

Boriello is expected to feature for the London outfit during their next Premier League encounter against Chelsea at the Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.

The striker has been capped 7 times by the Italian national side.