HITC Sport understands the Reading defender is set for Scotland move.
Reading defender Zak Jules is poised to join Motherwell on loan, HITC Sport understands from sources close to the club.
Jules is highly-regarded at Reading having come through the club’s youth ranks.
Reading manager Jaap Stam
The powerful central defender has yet to make his debut for the Reading first-team, but he is a regular in the club’s Under-23s and also featured in pre-season under Jaap Stam.
The 19-year-old has just returned from a month’s loan at Braintree where he made four appearances for the National Conference side and Reading feel he would benefit by going out on loan again.
Millwall’s David Worrall in action with Zak Jules
Stam is a big admirer of Jules and feels playing in the Scottish Premiership is the next stage in his development before he can return to challenge for a place in the Reading side.
A number of clubs have expressed an interest in taking Jules on loan, but Motherwell have moved quickly to agree a deal to take the Scotland Under-21 international on loan until the end of the season.
New Motherwell manager, Mark McGhee
Jules will become Motherwell’s second loan signing of the day after they agreed a deal to take Everton goalkeeper Russell Griffiths on loan.
Receive exclusive football transfer news and updates twice a week to your mailbox
