Garath McCleary

[Z175]

I'm not sure, but Arsenal announced Podolski a while ago, so I dont see why we couldn't announce McCleary...

But that was not "0 t'Cologne".....he commanded a large fee.

[urz13]

I'm not sure, but Arsenal announced Podolski a while ago, so I dont see why we couldn't announce McCleary...

You can buy players as Arsenal have or Leeds have with Pearce from Pompey - but the difference with McCleary is that he is leaving against Forest’s wishes. They have offered him a new deal so he does not become a free agent until 1 July.

Ah thanks, wasn't sure abut that one either.

[Ian Royal]

Deal is done. He has been offered £15k a week. Wigan plus another club were also interested, but could not match the salary we have offered him.

Wigan couldn't match 15k a week?

I'm sure Wigan can pay more than £15k a week... what I doubt they can do is afford £15k a week from their budget to a player of the like of McCleary.

[Cobi]

If the deal is done why has it not been announced?

Just tying up some loose ends.

Wigan couldn't match 15k a week?

Nope. Not according to my source who knows him very well. You have to remember the days of chucking large sums at players is over apart from the 'big' teams. Wigan may be in the Prem but their gates are crap and they are not a very attractive destination.

Brill signing for a frizzbe.

[Dare to Dr£am]

Seen on Twatter there's supposed to be an update on this today.

[Geekins]

Seen on Twatter there's supposed to be an update on this today.

From who? If it's Fordham then don't hold your breath!

[Geekins]

although.... http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/footb ... reading_fc

McCleary snubs Nottingham Forest for Reading FC
By Jonny Fordham
May 16, 2012

Reading look to have won the race to sign Garath McCleary from Nottingham Forest on a free transfer.

Forest have admitted defeat in their battle to keep hold of the 24-year-old winger, who was named their player of the season.

As exclusively revealed on http://www.getreading.co.uk on Friday, McCleary has completed a medical at Royals and is now finalising terms on a three-year deal that will bring him to Madejski Stadium.

Oxford-born McCleary has turned down £10,000 a week to stay at the City Ground, more than double his current £4,000-a-week deal, in favour of a reported £15,000 a week salary at Reading.

And the former non-league star, who played for Slough Town and Oxford United – both former clubs of manager Brian McDermott – fits the mould of a Reading signing perfectly.

“The players we bring in will have hunger and work hard every day and in every game,” said McDermott who began working on bringing in players for next season even before the last campaign ended.

He said: “We’re after players to add to what we have. We won’t be bringing in anybody who can upset the apple cart. It’s not the way we do things.”

Follow Royals reporter Jonny Fordham on Twitter here

McDermott watched Reading centre-back Sean Morrison play on loan for Huddersfield Town as they beat MK Dons 2-0 in the semi-finals of the League One play-offs on Saturday.

Huddersfield’s star striker Jordan Rhodes is also a player McDermott is keeping close tabs on.

Rhodes notched his 39th goal in 44 appearances in front of the Reading boss.

Royals have also been linked with Tottenham Hotspur striker Jermaine Defoe, but the former England forward would command a large transfer fee plus £60,000 a week on wages.

Blackburn Rovers’ out-of-contract forward Junior Hoilett is also said to be on Royals’ radar, but is also being tracked by a number of top Premier League clubs.

McDermott is also keen to give as many current members of his squad the chance to shine in the top flight, just like Swansea and Norwich City bosses Brendan Rodgers and Paul Lambert did this season.

He said: “We want them to give the guys here every opportunity.”

[Dare to Dr£am]

[Geekins]

Very pleased! Free Transfer so the 15k a week wages is a steal!! Well done McDermott!

[Extended-Phenotype]

Contract signed, done deal according to my mate Dave at the Madge Stadge.

[dogzbollox]

Contract signed, done deal according to my mate Dave at the Madge Stadge.

On twatter...

Transfer Market Feed ‏ @Signings_TDD

Garath McCleary has agreed to join Reading. Finalising details on a 3 year deal. Medical already completed. #readingfc #nffc

[Dare to Dr£am]

Contract signed, done deal according to my mate Dave at the Madge Stadge.

On twatter...

Transfer Market Feed ‏ @Signings_TDD

Garath McCleary has agreed to join Reading. Finalising details on a 3 year deal. Medical already completed. #readingfc #nffc

He's a good sauce too, and a Reading fan.

[bobby m's syrup]

Contract signed, done deal according to my mate Dave at the Madge Stadge.

On twatter...

Transfer Market Feed ‏ @Signings_TDD

Garath McCleary has agreed to join Reading. Finalising details on a 3 year deal. Medical already completed. #readingfc #nffc

He's a good sauce too, and a Reading fan.

I relished reading that.

[Extended-Phenotype]

Me too; it gave me the condiments that this deal is done.

[Dave Gale]

The Reading FC official site has posted an image of him in his forest kit with a caption saying "McCleary signs" on their gallery section near the bottom on the home page, but not reporting it as an actual story yet. Getting the site ready to make announcement.

[Simon's Church]

lol, there's a whole gallery of him doing ghey poses.

[winchester_royal]

http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/Gallery/0,,10306~2774464,00.html

[ZacNaloen]

None in Reading shirt

[Geekins]

I guess they're writing up a McCleary career in pictures like they normally do.

[Bring Back The SB]

Well done Camberley Royal, I know you wont be constantly posting rumours etc and were just in the right place at the right time however well done anyway.