OUT-OF-SORTS striker David Healy has joined Norwich on a month's loan deal.

The 22-year-old has struggled to hit the back of the net this season, bagging just five goals from 30 appearances.

And with new boys Simon Lynch and George Koumantarakis impressing, plus the return of Richard Cresswell from injury soon, chances in the first team might now be limited for North End's record £1.8million buy.

A statement from the club said: "The Board have agreed to let David join Norwich on a month's loan and he is having talks with them on Thursday morning. If everything goes well he will sign in time to play for them this weekend."