Sky Bet League One promotion-chasers Gillingham have completed the signing of young Fulham forward George Williams on loan until the end of the season, the club have confirmed on their official website. 

The Welsh international, who has won six senior caps for his country since making his debut in May 2014, had featured just once for his parent club this season, in the 1-0 home defeat to Hull City last month.

He has now joined Justin Edinburgh's side as he looks to continue his development, and is expected to go straight into the squad for the clash with Barnsley this afternoon.

Edinburgh admitted his pleasure at securing the striker's services, telling the club's website: 'We are delighted to have George on board, we have been looking to add to our attacking options for a while and he fits the bill perfectly.

'He has experience of league and international football and I have no doubt he will offer our forward line something different between now and the end of the season.'

In total, Williams has played 17 times for Fulham since joining on an academy scholarship from MK Dons in 2012, including making seven Championship starts.

He rejoined Dons on loan 12 months ago but played just four times before his return was cut short when he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Gillingham have been a surprise package in League One this season, and currently sit fourth just a point off an automatic promotion place.

Victory over Barnsley this afternoon could send the Gills into the automatic promotion places.

Gills fans... what do you make of the news? Are you pleased with the signing of the Welsh international? Do you feel he can add enough to your attack to help you secure a play-off spot? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!