City have completed the signing of left-back Adam Reach.
Reach, 32, who can also play in a more attacking role, has signed a one-year contract with the Imps.
He has vast EFL experience, having represented Middlesbrough, Sheffield Wednesday, West Bromwich Albion and Wycombe Wanderers. He has clocked up almost 500 senior appearances and scored 44 goals.
Head coach Michael Skubala said: “Adam is fantastic player with an illustrious career in the Championship and a real hunger for more success which matches our ambitions.
“The pursuit of a specialist in this position has been a challenge for us all summer, so we are pleased that in biding our time, we have secured such a good option to complement Ryley and the squad overall. Adam needs no introduction.He will add quality to the group, an attacking option in this position, and has the ability to play in other positions. In the circumstances, it is a really smart move by the club.”
Director of football Jez George added: “In looking at all options to sign a left back this summer, we bought Ryley Towler knowing that he possessed outstanding attributes to play the role as a hybrid left centre back, and so wanted a complementary skillset with our other option for that position. In identifying and securing Adam, we have done that.
“We also value Adam’s versatility in a number of attacking positions as well as his experience, most recently demonstrated by him starting in both League One play-off semi-finals last season. We are delighted to have been able to sign a player of Adam’s calibre on transfer deadline day.”
