Former Scottish international striker Gallacher has signed a one-month contract after leaving Preston North End.

He moved in search of first-team football after having limited opportunities at Deepdale due to injury this season.

The 35-year-old former Blackburn and Newcastle forward is set to face former club Coventry City on Friday night.

McCarthy has moved to Hillsborough on a month's loan from Birmingham City.

The Owls beat off competition from First Division rivals Barnsley for the Northern Ireland international, who recently returned to action after recovering from a broken leg.