Macleod seals Brentford move

Rangers midfielder Lewis Macleod has completed his move to SkyBet Championship side Brentford, the Ibrox side have announced.

The 20-year-old flew south to London on Tuesday and after passing a medical has now agreed the Griffin Road switch.

Macleod will hook up with former Rangers captain Davie Weir, the Bees assistant boss.

A £1million fee had been reported to have been agreed between the clubs and, in their statement, the Glasgow giants said: Rangers Football Club can today confirm Lewis Macleod will sign for Brentford for an undisclosed fee.

This is subject to International clearance being received when the transfer window opens on 3 January 2015.''

Macleod - who joined the Ibrox club as a 10-year-old and has gone on to win a Third Division and League One winners medal - has agreed a three-and-a-half year deal.

Even if Macleod is given international clearance by the weekend, he will not be eligible for this Saturday's FA Cup tie with Brighton and Hove Albion.

Brentford boss Mark Warburton said: I am delighted to have secured such a young talent as Lewis. He has had an outstanding season with Rangers.

It is testament to the work of the owner Matthew Benham, Frank McParland and his team, and David Weir that Lewis has joined.

He is a player who can play in all midfield positions, he has two excellent feet and an eye for goal.

He will be an excellent addition to the playing squad and I am sure he will play a key role in the second-half of the season.''