by Only one Trevor Morley »
31 Aug 2007 08:30
its Giovanni Sio - a relation of Fae - who we may sign today. French as well!!
From the EP
IT is unlikely that Reading will land any new players before tonight’s deadline, although I understand they could sign young Nantes midfielder Giovanni Sio, who has been on trial with the club, writes Nick Ive.
He is related to Royals star Emerse Fae and has also been linked with several other clubs, including Tottenham, Newcastle, Arsenal and Dutch giants Ajax.
Sio, 18, is believed to be in dispute with Nantes over a new contract and is keen to move abroad.
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In the meantime, Sam Sodje has joined Championship side Charlton on a season-long loan.
The defender held talks with Sheffield Wednesday about a £300,000 switch to Hillsborough, but, despite Owls boss landing his brother Akpo, he has decided against a move there as he didn’t want to return to the north.
Instead he has decided to link up with former Royals boss Alan Pardew, who is in charge of the Addicks.
Seol Ki Hyeon could also still be heading to Fulham today in a permanent deal.
Cottagers boss Lawrie Sanchez had not made an offer yesterday, but it is thought the club are keen to land him.
Fulham are sponsored by Korean-based LG Electronics and chairman Mohammed Al Fayed wants to land a player who is a superstar in his homeland.
However, Seol is suffering from a back injury, which could cause concern for the Cottagers. The South Korean is receiving acupressure to try and cure the problem.