Reading boss Brian McDermott has snapped up Arsenal striker Benik Afobe.

Afobe joins the Royals until the end of the season.

McDermott said: "We're delighted to have him, he wanted to come here and that was important because he had other options.

"We know him very well, we have watched him from a very young age. He's played a lot of games for England right up to the under 19s and then out on loan last season as well.

"He's a good addition to the squad and will help us with eight games to go."