Chelsea youngster Jordan Houghton joins Gillingham on loan

Chelsea youngster Jordan Houghton has joined Gillingham on loan until January.

The 19-year-old, who has been with the Blues since the age of seven, is described as "combative, committed and confident with the ball at his feet" on Chelsea's official website.

A number of clubs had been linked with a move for the teenager this summer, but League One outfit Gillingham have won the race.

BREAKING NEWS: #gills sign @HOUGHTON_J on loan from @ChelseaFC until January 3. Full story to follow. #RoarUsOn pic.twitter.com/aZTpyqn3cx

— Gillingham FC (@TheGillsFC) July 20, 2015

Houghton was also a member of Chelsea's FA Youth Cup-winning team in 2014.