Reading FC have signed Portsmouth defender Josh Knight on a season-long loan. The 28-year-old defender, who made 14 appearances for Portsmouth last season, will bolster the team's defensive options. Knight suffered a back injury in November but has since recovered. Reading manager Leam Richardson said: "He's a good defender first" and "he knows this league inside out". This experience will be key in helping the team handle the challenges of League One. Knight has previously played for several clubs, including Leicester City, Peterborough United, and Wycombe Wanderers. Knight's arrival will provide competition for the existing defenders, and his experience will be valuable in helping the team improve their defensive record. With Reading currently standing at 17th in League One, 1 point from 2 games, and 5 points behind leaders Bradford, this signing could be a turning point in their season. The team has scored 3 goals and conceded 4, resulting in a goal difference of -1. The team's next fixture is against Mansfield Town on September 2, and Knight's presence could make a significant difference in the outcome. To check the latest fixtures, visit our fixtures page. The current squad can be found on our squad page, and the latest stats are available on our stats page. With this new signing, Reading will look to improve their standings, which can be tracked on our standings page.