West Bromwich Albion have signed Matheus Pereira on loan from Sporting Lisbon.

The Baggies have agreed a permanent deal for the attacker which is dependant on appearances and could be activated next summer.

Sporting and Technical Director Luke Dowling said: "Negotiations have been ongoing for three or four weeks and we're obviously delighted to have finally been able to bring in Matheus.

"He has natural flair but he went on loan (to Nuremberg) and experienced the football in the Bundesliga last year which showed a different side to his game.

"We hope he will be a player who can have a real effect on the team and one the fans will enjoy watching."