Bolton have completed the signing of teenage midfielder Derek Niven from Raith Rovers.

The Trotters have paid the Rovers an undisclosed six-figure sum for the 17-year-old, who impressed boss Sam Allardyce during a trial at the Reebok Stadium.

Niven was a regular for the Scottish First Division outfit's under-18 side and featured for their first team on a couple of occasions

Allardyce said: "He's an exciting prospect and certainly one for the future."