Blackpool confirm the signing of highly-rated Nottingham Forest right-back on season-long loan deal

The 22-year-old makes the move to Bloomfield Road having signed a fresh four-year deal with the Championship outfit.

Gabriel, who is described as a fast and tricky full-back, becomes Blackpool’s 13th signing of the summer.

The defender, who will wear the number two shirt, is eligible for Saturday's game against Lincoln City.

"I'm pleased to have signed for Blackpool and can't wait to get started,” Gabriel said of his move.

"It's a great club going in a good direction and I believe it's the right time to join.

"I feel ready to make the step up and believe I can bring a lot to the team this season. I'm looking forward to getting started."

The Seasiders had previously been linked with a move for Gabriel last month, only for the deal to break down when Forest manager Sabri Lamouchi included the defender as part of his first-team plans.

Gabriel has already played twice for the Championship outfit this season, featuring in the Carabao Cup game against Barnsley and in the opening day league encounter against QPR.

But following the arrival of Cyrus Christie on loan from Fulham, Gabriel has since found himself back on the sidelines.

The London-born full-back has come through the youth ranks at Forest, having initially started with Arsenal as a youngster before joining Southend United.

He spent a brief spell on loan with Scunthorpe United last season, making 10 appearances.

Ollie Turton has been Neil Critchley’s right-back of choice for the Seasiders so far this season, with Teddy Howe not getting a look-in.

Critchley said: “Jordan is a talented modern day full-back and is someone I have been aware of from his early years at Arsenal and Nottingham Forest.

“He will bring athleticism to the right hand side of the team and he is very good defensively in one-vs-one situations.

“He’s very highly thought of at Nottingham Forest and we’re thankful to them for allowing us to sign Jordan for the season.

“Jordan is someone who I feel will fit in well within the squad we are building here and he brings healthy competition to the defensive third of the pitch. I look forward to working with him throughout the season.”