Cambridge United today signed Welling United striker Andy Pugh.

The fee for Pugh is said to be £15,000, and he has signed a contract until 2014

The striker has been hot on the goal trail this season and earlier in the month a fee was agreed between the clubs but Pugh got injured and was unable to undertake a medical as Cambridge wanted a thorough test.

Now Pugh's injury has cleared up he has had the medical and completed formalities.

Pugh will take up one of the squad places vacated by Conal Platt who has joined Lincoln City and Ryan Charles who has joined Newport County on loan for the rest of the season.

The striker will wear the number 15 shirt.

Pugh told the official club website: "I can't wait to get started, and I'm looking forward to playing full time football." He added "I'm glad it's finally done."

Manager Jez George said

Manager Jez George told cambridgeunited.com: "Andy is a player that we have watched this season on several occasions and we feel that he will improve our squad.

"He is young, talented, keen to develop and ambitious to play higher up the leagues. Andy has a fantastic goal scoring record over the last two years. He has a superb attitude and tremendous work ethic.

"He is good technically, shows intelligent movement and is a natural finisher.