"He was one of Kenny's first targets", Jenkins told the Evening Post. "We've waited and waited for him and we're very pleased that it appears to have come off at last. We will talk about the possibility of Darren joining us permanently when his loan comes to an end".
Pratley could feature in this afternoon's fixture against Barnsley if all the necessary paperwork is completed by lunchtime, although it is expected that the Fulham midfielder will join the squad on Tuesday morning.