Bees swoop for loan duo

Brentford have signed rookie Premier League duo Adam Reed and Nathan Byrne on a month's loan. Midfielder Reed, 19, has joined from Sunderland where has yet to make a first-team appearance but is a regular for the reserves. "Adam is an exciting young prospect who is highly rated by his manager Steve Bruce, who feels his time with us will further his experience," said boss Nicky Forster. "His signing will give us more options in the middle of the park." Defender Byrne, 18, has signed from Tottenham and both players are set to go straight into the squad for Tuesday night's clash with Tranmere. Forster has also handed a trial to his former Brighton team-mate George O'Callaghan.

Source: PA