Bradford Bulls sign Wakefield Trinity centre

The ex-Leeds Rhinos and Castleford Tigers star joins with immediate effect and has agreed a deal until the end of 2018.

Gibson, 30, has played just six games for Wakefield this season, struggling to hold down a regular spot and spending time at both Dewsbury Rams and Oxford.

However, having played his entire career in Super League, a player of his calibre will be invaluable as bottom-placed Bradford seek to escape the drop from the Championship.

The ex-Salford Red Devils player, who can also play wing, has trained today and comes straight into the squad for Sunday’s derby at Halifax.

“My agent got on the phone to me last night,” said Leeds-born Gibson.

“We’ve been talking about it for a few days and last night the move came to life.