Forgotten former Reading winger, Brandon Barker, has joined League Two Morecambe until the end of the season.

Now 27, the former Manchester City youngster played four times for the Royals in 2022 during a three-month stay.

The former England Under-20 international has had spells with the likes of Rotherham United, Hibernian and Rangers in a career which has so far failed to live up to his early promise.

Scoring once in 17 appearances for Cypriot outfit Omonia, the wideman has moved to Shrimps for the final 20 League Two matches.

“I'm absolutely delighted, I can't wait to get going and hopefully I can really help the team," he said.

"The boys are obviously doing well this year, a few games in hand and not too far off the play-offs, so hopefully I can bring my experience in and help the team climb the table.

Meanwhile, former Reading loanee Cesare Casadei has been recalled from his temporary stay with Championship leaders Leicester City to return to Chelsea.

The Italy Under-21 international scored once in 15 appearances for Reading last season before making 25 appearances for the Foxes in the first half of this campaign.