Albion midfielder Jake Forster-Caskey has joined Rotherham United on a season-long loan.

The 22-year-old has linked up with the Millers as they prepare for Saturday’s friendly against Sunderland.

Forster-Caskey was not involved in Albion’s friendly defeat by Fulham last night as the deal was completed.

Rotherham boss Alan Stubbs was keen to take him to South Yorkshire on a permanent transfer.

Forster-Caskey preferred something similar to the two loan stints he had with MK Dons last term.

Albion manager Chris Hughton said: “With increasing competition in the midfield areas, Jake knows it will be difficult to get the number of games he would want.

“After two successful loan periods with MK Dons last season, an opportunity has arisen for Jake to gain regular Championship football again, which benefits all three parties.

“We will closely monitor Jake’s progress while he is there and hope that he continues his development throughout the season.”

Forster-Caskey was handed his Albion debut by Gus Poyet more than six years ago and has made 82 appearances in total, scoring nine goals.

Danny Holla and Rohan Ince, two more midfield candidates for loan moves away from the Amex, played against the Cottagers last night as Albion went down 3-0.