Barnet have bolstered their squad after completing the signing of former Gretna midfielder Nicky Deverdics.

The 20-year-old made 26 appearances last season for the Scottish side but was released when the club went into administration in March.

"He has played in the Scottish Premier. He's only 20 and has got a great left foot and has a big future," Bees boss Paul Fairclough told BBC London 94.9.

Deverdics is set to play in Wednesday night's friendly against Northwood.

The midfielder joined Gretna in March 2007 from Northern League side Bedlington Terriers, after leaving Newcastle United the previous summer.