Brentford have signed Hull City striker Nick Proschwitz on a free transfer.

Bees boss Mark Warburton has been in the market for another frontman to provide competition for summer signings Andre Gray and Scott Hogan.

Proschwitz made just five league starts for the Tigers since his £2.5million switch from Bundesliga side SC Paderborn in 2012, although he has featured a further 24 times off the bench, scoring three times.

Loan star: Proschwitz scored four times in eight starts for Barnsley

The 27-year-old German spent the second half of last season on loan at Barnsley and scored four times in eight starts as the Tykes were relegated from the Championship.

Brentford were also interested in signing Andy Delort and Dom Dwyer, but the Bees have swooped to bring Proschwitz to Griffin Park on a one-year deal ahead of Saturday's clash with Charlton.

Boss Mark Warburton told the club's website: “We have had a long search to find the right striker that offers us quality and a variety of weaponry.

“Nick is a very experienced player. He put in some fantastic performances in Germany before his move to Hull.

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“He went on loan to Barnsley at the end of last season and scored four in eight.

“He is an aerial threat and has very good technical ability. We think he will bring outstanding quality to the squad.

“We are delighted to secure him and look forward to him playing an important part this season.”

Meanwhile, the club have agreed a one-year deal with former QPR and Cardiff City forward Tommy Smith.

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