• Georgian could make his debut at Sheffield United tomorrow
• He has already played for Newcastle United this season

Reading have signed the Blackburn Rovers defender Zurab Khizanishvili on loan until the end of the season. The Georgia international has had limited first-team opportunities at Ewood Park this season and joins the Championship side after a similar spell with Newcastle United.

Reading’s director of football, Nick Hammond, said: “We are very pleased to add Zurab to our squad and this is another signing that will add very good experience. He can play at centre-half, full-back or as a holding midfielder so he also brings excellent versatility and I am sure he will prove to be a good addition.”

Khizanishvili could make his debut for Brian McDermott’s side at Sheffield United tomorrow evening.

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