Reading sign Burton winger Bodin on loan

Billy Bodin joined Burton on a free transfer from Oxford last summer

Reading have signed winger Billy Bodin on loan from fellow League One side Burton Albion for the rest of the season.

The experienced 32-year-old has previously played for Bristol Rovers, Preston North End and Oxford United.

Across his senior career he has made 350 league appearances and has 73 goals to his name.

"I'm really pleased to bring Billy into the squad for the rest of the season," Royals manager Noel Hunt told the club website.

"He's an experienced player who knows this league well and has proven his quality over the years.

"He'll give us another attacking option, with his work rate, creativity and his eye for goal will be a real asset to the team. We're looking forward to working with him."

Billy is the son of Paul Bodin, the former Reading player who made 41 appearances for the Royals between 1996 and 1998.

This season he has made 12 league appearances, scoring four goals for Burton in League One.

Meanwhile, the Royals have agreed a deal with Nottingham Forest for the Premier League side to sign defender Tyler Bindon.

The 20-year-old will be loaned back to Reading for the remainder of this season.