RUMOUR - Jermaine Defoe

[Geekins]

getreading hinting this is our big signing.. so when he joins Sunderland, everyone applaud.

Link?

[TBM]

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

DIRECTOR of football Nick Hammond hasn’t ruled out Reading making a big-name signing this summer.

Sources close to the club have told the Reading Post that Royals do have a genuine interest in Tottenham Hotspur and England striker Jermain Defoe, while Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole, who spent last season on loan at Lille, has also been linked with a move to Madejski Stadium.

Hammond and manager Brian McDermott have already brought in winger Garath McCleary on a free transfer from Nottingham Forest and they will no doubt want a prolific striker signed up for the Premier League campaign next season to bolster their chances of survival.

Hammond said: “If we sign a big-name player for the right reasons, then great.

“With the new owner that we have coming in I’m sure we will be linked with some big names too.

“And if we sign someone who isn’t on anyone else’s radar and they’re right for us, then that’s great also.”

Defoe’s £60,000-per-week wages could prove difficult for Reading.

And with Harry Redknapp’s Spurs losing out on a £35million windfall in the Champions League, it is unlikely they would sell an international of his calibre on the cheap.

“I’ve never said I want to leave, I’ve just said I want to play,” said 29-year-old Defoe, who is likely to be in demand from clubs all over Europe.

“As a forward you just want to get some sort of rhythm and a run in the team. That wasn’t the case towards the end of the season.

“I’m just going to see what happens. I’m going to concentrate on England and Euro 2012. The most important thing for me is scoring goals and that’s when I’m at my happiest.”

And although Anton Zingarevich’s £25million buyout of Reading has still not been approved by the Premier League – with the fit and proper person’s test still ongoing – Hammond is confident that any transfer activity won’t be affected.

“I don’t anticipate that,” added Hammond when asked if the delayed deal could cause Royals problems in the market.

“Me and Brian have spoken at length with Anton and Sir John Madejski over the past few weeks and hopefully the takeover should be sorted soon.”

[Norfolk Royal]

http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/readingfc/s/2114211_hammond__big_stars_could_join_reading_fc

DIRECTOR of football Nick Hammond hasn’t ruled out Reading making a big-name signing this summer.

Sources close to the club have told the Reading Post that Royals do have a genuine interest in Tottenham Hotspur and England striker Jermain Defoe, while Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole, who spent last season on loan at Lille, has also been linked with a move to Madejski Stadium.

Hammond and manager Brian McDermott have already brought in winger Garath McCleary on a free transfer from Nottingham Forest and they will no doubt want a prolific striker signed up for the Premier League campaign next season to bolster their chances of survival.

Hammond said: “If we sign a big-name player for the right reasons, then great.

“With the new owner that we have coming in I’m sure we will be linked with some big names too.

“And if we sign someone who isn’t on anyone else’s radar and they’re right for us, then that’s great also.”

Defoe’s £60,000-per-week wages could prove difficult for Reading.

And with Harry Redknapp’s Spurs losing out on a £35million windfall in the Champions League, it is unlikely they would sell an international of his calibre on the cheap.

“I’ve never said I want to leave, I’ve just said I want to play,” said 29-year-old Defoe, who is likely to be in demand from clubs all over Europe.

“As a forward you just want to get some sort of rhythm and a run in the team. That wasn’t the case towards the end of the season.

“I’m just going to see what happens. I’m going to concentrate on England and Euro 2012. The most important thing for me is scoring goals and that’s when I’m at my happiest.”

And although Anton Zingarevich’s £25million buyout of Reading has still not been approved by the Premier League – with the fit and proper person’s test still ongoing – Hammond is confident that any transfer activity won’t be affected.

“I don’t anticipate that,” added Hammond when asked if the delayed deal could cause Royals problems in the market.

“Me and Brian have spoken at length with Anton and Sir John Madejski over the past few weeks and hopefully the takeover should be sorted next week.”

Quote corrected for you.

[phil in cornwall]

http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/readingfc/s/2114211_hammond__big_stars_could_join_reading_fc

DIRECTOR of football Nick Hammond hasn’t ruled out Reading making a big-name signing this summer.

“Me and Brian have spoken at length with Anton and Sir John Madejski over the past few weeks and hopefully the takeover should be sorted next week.”

Quote corrected for you.

Me and Brian....

Corrected .....?

[Stranded]

So all those quotes really say, is that we'll only sign the right players for Reading regardless of if they are "big names"or not. So no real change to our transfer policy then.

[melonhead]

except before even if a big player was right for us, we wouldnt have been able to sign him

[HoneyRoastHoax]

Latest Transfer News ‏@BigMoneyMoves

Jermain Defoe has been linked with Reading Fc but wage demands seem to be a stalling point, possible loan deal is on cards #readingfc #THFC


Interesting veeerrry interesting

[Geekins]

Latest Transfer News ‏@BigMoneyMoves

Jermain Defoe has been linked with Reading Fc but wage demands seem to be a stalling point, possible loan deal is on cards #readingfc #THFC


Interesting veeerrry interesting

Me like a lot.

[YateleyRoyal]

As has been said before, I doubt this will happen until Spurs keep Adebayor, sign another striker and extend Saha's contract...

[Pepe the Horseman]

Latest Transfer News ‏@BigMoneyMoves

Jermain Defoe has been linked with Reading Fc but wage demands seem to be a stalling point, possible loan deal is on cards #readingfc #THFC


Interesting veeerrry interesting

Been very accurate in the past

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UPDATE: Reading Fc look to sign Owen Hargreaves on loan from Manchester City as soon as the loan market re -opens #readingfc #MCFC

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MARVIN SORDELL TO READING FC! This just in! #readingfc #watfordfc

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[Toon Toon Blue army]

As has been said before, I doubt this will happen until Spurs keep Adebayor, sign another striker and extend Saha's contract...

Or maybe they desperately need to get rid to balance the books a bit.. remember no Champs League for Arry anymore.

[HoneyRoastHoax]

but then you have

Sky Sports ‏@SkySports

Jermain Defoe says he does not want to leave Tottenham but has reiterated he is desperate to play regular football. http://bit.ly/K8xPGH

Transfer News/Gossip ‏@TransferMoves

QPR are set to rival Liverpool in the race to sign Spurs striker Jermain Defoe - The People #QPR @SpursOfficial @LFC #football

[YateleyRoyal]

As has been said before, I doubt this will happen until Spurs keep Adebayor, sign another striker and extend Saha's contract...

Or maybe they desperately need to get rid to balance the books a bit.. remember no Champs League for Arry anymore.

That may be true....but if so, why sell your only senior recognised striker.

[Arnie_Pie]

This rumour will just not go away. Loan deal is a distinct possibility.

[pearcetom]

in the sun today (i know ) sir john said he hopes anton doesnt buy defoe or cole.....

well sir john it isnt up to you anymore

[Friday's Legacy]

in the sun today (i know ) sir john said he hopes anton doesnt buy defoe or cole.....

well sir john it isnt up to you anymore

He didn't name names. He hoped we continued to sign young and hungry players. Is Roberts and Gorks young? We will always sign experienced quality if they're the right fit for us and at a price we're happy with.

[pearcetom]

he isnt quoted naming names but the sun is coming up with its usual bollocks 'Reading chairman John Madejski is urging royals new russian owner Anton Zingarevich not to bid for Jermain Defoe and Joe Cole. Madejski said "The Reading way is to go for good young players and I am sure that will be abided to" '

[loyalroyal4life]

not sure how we can be linked to spurs ONLY current striker

[tomrfcurz]

McDermott wants hungry players, players who want to prove something. Whether thats prove they're good enough and have room to develop i.e. McCleary or players who are proving they've still got it and are hungry to get guaranteed 1st team football and go as far as they can at the club i.e. Roberts.

Just cos a player is a little bit older, it doesn't change the ethos of the club. Slightly different i know but SJM sanctioned the signings of Keown and Ferdinand remember

[Royal Lady]

A loan deal til January would be most helpful...

Roberts and Defoe up front
Gylfi tucked in just behind.
Marvellous.