Reading have signed Chelsea midfielder Ben Elliott in a permanent deal.

The Cameroon international joins the Royals on a three-year contract.

"Ben is a fantastically talented footballer," head of football operations Mark Bowen told the club website.

"[He] was understandably attracting serious attention from a host of clubs in England and overseas.

"Ben is desperate to demonstrate what he can do to impact first-team football matches and we're delighted that we have been able to bring him to Reading and to give him that opportunity to impress.

"He fits the mould of the type of player we want, eager to work hard, keen to keep learning, and with a desire to be successful with Reading."