Former Carlisle United striker Luke Plange has made another loan move - to Finland.

The Crystal Palace man has joined HJK Helsinki in a deal until the end of the year.

Plange spent the first half of the season with the Cumbrians and, since returning, has been on the bench in the Premier League for Palace.

But the 21-year-old has now linked up with the Finnish champions until January 1 next year.

"I am looking forward to a new experience in a different country and league," said Plange after his move to the Finnish capital.

"I can't wait to get started."

HJK's sporting director added on the club website that Plange was a "versatile" attacker who was "a good finisher" and would give the club further attacking options.

His arrival comes ahead of the start of the new Veikkausliiga - Finnish premier division - season. HJK have been champions in the last four seasons.

Former Derby County player Plange made 26 appearances for Carlisle and scored twice in a spell that ran from August to January.