Billy King has completed his loan move from Hearts to Rangers until the end of the season.

The 21-year-old passed a medical on Thursday after completing a move to the Scottish Championship leaders.

The wide attacker is out of contract with the Tynecastle side in 2017, making 20 appearances for the Jam Tarts this season.

Robbie Neilson's team are close to signing a new striker and also remain keen to secure the services of Dundee's Craig Wighton, who has enjoyed a a loan spell with Raith Rovers earlier this season.

Robbie Neilson told Hearts' website: "Billy’s at a stage where he’s looking for regular game time, and that’s not something that we can guarantee at the moment.

"We’re fortunate to be in the position where we’ve got an abundance of options on the wing. Sam Nicholson and Jamie Walker – who’s almost at full fitness – are two of the best young players in the country and are being pushed all the way by Arnaud Djoum and Prince Buaben.

"The emergence of Dario Zanatta has given us even more options in there, so it makes sense for Billy to go out on loan to continue his development.

"He’ll get a run in a team that is pushing for a title, so it will benefit him in the short term and Hearts in the long run, when he comes back an even more confident player."