Watford sign Milan forward Niang on loan

Football Soccer - AC Milan v Inter Milan Serie A - San Siro Stadium, Milan, Italy - 31/01/16. AC Milan's M'baye Niang celebrates after scoring against Inter Milan. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo Picture Supplied by Action Images

(Reuters) - Watford have signed forward M'Baye Niang from Italy's AC Milan on loan until the end of the season with the option of making the move permanent, the Premier League club has said.

The 22-year-old Frenchman, who can play out wide or through the middle, has made 18 top-flight appearances for Milan this season.