BRANDON BARKER has signed a short term deal with Reading after leaving Rangers during the January window.

The former Hibernian winger has put pen to paper on a contract which will see him represent the Royals until the end of the 2021/22 season.

Barker has impressed in training whilst on trial with Veljko Paunovic’s first-team squad in recent weeks.

Manager Paunovic said: “I am very pleased to welcome Brandon to Reading on a three-month contract that is the right opportunity for both the player and the club.

"During his time training with us at Bearwood Park, he has shown us his ability, his hunger and the positive attitude he can bring to this squad for the final three months of the season and I am looking forward to integrating him quickly into our squad."

Chief Executive Dayong Pang added: “Brandon is a player we have been keeping a close watch on for a number of weeks now and we are very pleased he has agreed to join the club.

"He will add additional competition for first team places and will hopefully play a key part in the all-important final third of our season.”