Championship strugglers Reading sign former Manchester City winger Brandon Barker in their bid to avoid the drop, with star signing a short-term deal until the end of the season after leaving Rangers last month
- Brandon Barker had been training with Rangers after leaving Rangers in January
- He has put pen to paper on a short-term contract until the end of the campaign
- Barker may prove crucial in deciding the fate of under-fire boss Veljko Paunovic
Championship strugglers Reading have signed former Manchester City winger Brandon Barker.
The 25-year old had been training with Reading after leaving Scottish champions Rangers by mutual consent at the end of January.
Barker has now has signed a short term deal until the end of the season.
Championship side Reading have signed Brandon Barker on a deal until the end of the season
He will wear the number 33 shirt.
Reading are 21st in the Championship and face Peterborough on Wednesday.
The game could determine the fate of manager Veljko Paunovic who faces the sack after a run of eight successive defeats.
Barker (L), formerly of Manchester City, had been training with the club after leaving Rangers