Bees swoop for German

Brentford have signed former QPR striker Antonio German.

The 20-year-old, who recently left Stockport, has agreed an 18-month contract and will initially link up with the Bees' development squad as he attempts to impress manager Uwe Rosler.

"Stockport wanted me to stay but I wanted to try my luck in the Football League," German told the Bees' official website.

"I came down to Brentford on trial for a week, played a game, they obviously liked what they saw and here I am.

"This is a new challenge. I want to focus, prove myself in the development squad and to the first-team manager, then push through."