Leicester sign Republic of Ireland U21 winger Jonathan Hayes from Reading on a 3 year deal.
The 19 year old spent the back end of last season on loan at MK Dons, making 13 appearances, and also had spells at Forest Green and Chesterfield.
Foxes manager Martin Allen informed the club website, "I have seen Jonathan play for Reading reserves on numerous occasions. He has pace, he is direct and he is very confident. I had taken him with me to on loan to MK Dons. He was impressive."
13 June 2007
Scunthorpe United have re-signed former forward Paul Hayes from Barnsley.
The 23 year old forward was out of contract at the Championship club in the summer and has agreed a 3 year deal with the Iron.
The fee Scunthorpe must pay Barnsley will be set by a Football League tribunal.
Hayes left Glanford Park 2 years ago when his contract expired, however opted to leave Barnsley after falling down the pecking order this season.
He netted 18 goals in 63 starts for the Tykes.
Huddersfield Town was strongly linked with the former Norwich City forward after he spent a period on loan at the Galpharm Stadium during the last campaign.
