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Confirmed: Chelsea's transfer activity heats up as midfielder completes exit
CHELSEA youngster Jordan Houghton has joined Gillingham on loan until January.
Jordan Houghton moves to Gillingham on loan
The 19-year-old midfielder captained the Blues' under 21 side last term.
He has played for England at under-20 level.
"He chose us over a number of other clubs and I'm pleased to have secured the signing," Gillingham manager Justin Edinburgh said.
"He is a hungry young player who has had an excellent grounding at Chelsea."
Houghton will return to Chelsea on January 3.
BREAKING NEWS: #gills sign @HOUGHTON_J on loan from @ChelseaFC until January 3. Full story to follow. #RoarUsOn pic.twitter.com/aZTpyqn3cx
— Gillingham FC (@TheGillsFC) July 20, 2015