by The Prisoner »
08 Aug 2011 10:54
Allegedly on the verge of moving to West Brom for £6m and should be tied up this week.
Allegedly.
Would be happier to see him go there and probably get a game (for a decent manager)
http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/readingfc/s/2097670_reading_fc_striker_on_the_verge_of_6million_move_to_west_bromReading FC striker on the verge of £6million move to West Brom
By Jonny Fordham
August 08, 2011
Shane Long could join West Bromwich Albion this week according to reports in Ireland.
It has been reported that the Baggies and Reading have agreed a £6milion transfer fee for the 24-year-old striker who has just 12-months left on his contract.
A four-year contract, worth around £25,000 a week is yet to be finalised, with Long away on international duty with the Republic of Ireland ahead of their friendly against Croatia on Wednesday.
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Baggies boss Roy Hodgson looks to be preparing his squad for the arrival of Long by offloading a number of his strike force with Ishmael Miller set for talks with Nottingham Forest today.
Hodgson said last week: "We have a target and we're working on that.
"We have to agree something with his club and make sure he would be happy to come.
"Those are two major question marks but Dan Ashworth is working very hard on it and we hope for a positive outcome."