Millwall re-sign George Saville as Benik Afobe joins on loan

George Saville (right) scored 10 goals in 49 games during his last permanent spell at Millwall

Millwall have re-signed midfielder George Saville from Middlesbrough for an undisclosed fee while striker Benik Afobe has joined on loan from Stoke.

Northern Ireland international Saville, 28, has signed a "long-term" deal to return to the London club.

He scored 12 goals in 118 appearances for Boro having initially joined them on loan from Millwall in 2018.

Former Wolves and Bournemouth player Afobe, 28, spent last season on loan at Turkish club Trabzonspor.

Lions boss Gary Rowett brought Afobe to Stoke, where he has nine goals since joining in 2018 from Wolves.

"I've followed the club for the last few years and I know they've got a good changing room," Afobe said.

Rowett added: "I believe it's good timing for Benik and that we are a good option for him in terms of where he needs to be and what he wants to do next season."

Stoke paid a reported £12m for Afobe, who played five times for Millwall in 2013 during a previous loan spell.

On Saville's return, Rowett said: "We're looking for goals and he has that ability to arrive and time his runs into the box, he's got composure in terms of his finishing and in the final third, and he has just turned 28, so he's at the peak of his career, in my opinion."

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