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Everton striker Leandro Rodriguez has gone on loan to Brentford.

The Uruguayan forward joined the Blues last summer in a £500,000 deal and will spend a month with the Championship side.

Rodriguez was due to train with Brentford this morning and will be available for the weekend's game at home to Blackburn Rovers.

The 23-year-old will return to Goodison after Brentford's game at home to Bristol City on April 16.

Rodriguez, who joined from River Plate Montevideo, has been playing for Everton's under-21s but had his season interrupted by injury.

Last September Roberto Martinez hinted that Rodriguez was in line for a fast-tracked promotion to the first team.

"In terms of what he brings to the team - he's an out and out goalscorer," he said. "He's got a knack of finding a way to score goals and that's a phenomenal attribute to have. I've been very impressed buy how he's adapted and with his attitude.

"I don't expect him to be too far away from being in contention to help the team.

"We've got two games now in a very short period of time when it'll be important for everyone to be ready. I don't expect Leandro to be too far from that."

Speaking to Brentford’s official website, the Uruguayan admitted he is hoping to kick on after joining the Championship club on loan.

“I am very happy to be here,” he said.

“Without doubt, it is a good club to be at to play football and hopefully get some good results. Of course, it is a good place to create an impression for the future. I want to play well and help the team, but also improve myself as a footballer and get better individually.

“I am a striker, and I can play up front by myself or with other players. Since the very early stages in my career, I have played in many different positions, it depends on where they need me.”

He added: “I have adapted to a lot of the changes quite quickly. The weather being a big difference, but also the culture and the people.

“I think in the game itself, there are a few differences between the styles in different leagues. In England the pitches seem to make the ball a lot quicker, meaning you have to be better in possession, but I feel I can handle it.”