Reading have signed Blackburn Rovers defender Zurab Khizanishvili on loan until the end of the season. The Georgia captain has made just two appearances for Rovers this season but played seven games on loan at Championship leaders Newcastle until the end of December.

"We are very pleased to add Zurab to our squad and this is another signing that will add very good experience," director of football Nick Hammond told Reading's official website.

"He can play centre-half, full-back or as a holding midfielder so he also brings excellent versatility and I'm sure he will prove to be a good addition."