Reading have signed midfielder Jeff Hendrick from Newcastle United on a season-long loan.

The 30-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Queens Park Rangers in the Championship where he played 11 games for the club.

"He has the ability and experience to play in a number of roles across the midfield," Reading manager Paul Ince told the club website.

"He works hard, wins the ball back, can pick a pass and can score goals too."

Hendrick began his career at Derby in 2010 and scored 26 goals in 214 appearances at Pride Park over eight seasons in the Championship.

The Republic of Ireland international spent six seasons in the Premier League with Burnley and Newcastle United, between 2016 and 2022, but saw limited action with the Magpies last season before a loan spell with QPR.