Aberdeen target Michael Hector signs new Reading deal

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Aberdeen's hopes of signing defender Michael Hector on a permanent basis have been dashed after he penned a new deal with Reading.

The 21-year-old impressed during a six month loan stint at Pittodrie last season.

He returned to Reading in January and was soon handed his first-team debut by manager Nigel Adkins.

Hector's contract was due to expire this summer, but he has now signed a two-year extension.

Dons boss Derek McInnes had hoped to bring Hector back to Pittodrie, but he has already moved to bolster his back line with the and Shaleum Logan.