Arbroath have signed Scotland youth international Dylan Reid for the rest of the season. The 21-year-old midfielder, who previously played for St Mirren and Crystal Palace, joins the Scottish Championship club as a free agent.

Reid arrives at Gayfield with Arbroath sitting sixth in the Championship table, having taken 11 points from their opening eight fixtures. The team's recent form shows they have conceded 12 goals in their last 5 matches, a defensive issue they will be keen to address. His signing provides a fresh option in the centre of the park ahead of a challenging away trip to face fourth-placed Partick Thistle this weekend. The club will hope his arrival bolsters their midfield as they aim to close an 11-point gap to league leaders Stenhousemuir.

Fans can track the team's progress on the updated squad and standings pages.

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