Jessie Stapleton joins Reading until the end of the season on loan

ON LOAN: West Ham have confirmed that Ireland International Jessie Stapleton will join Reading on loan until the end of the season. Pic:  Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

West Ham have confirmed that Ireland International Jessie Stapleton will join Reading on loan until the end of the season.

The 18-year-old defender will join the Championship side as they look to climb the table in the second half of the season.