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Transfer Deadline Day - Rumours And Discussion
01 February 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?
It's January transfer deadline day once again, but it is expected to be much quieter for Reading this time around after the recent arrivals of Deniss Rakels, Yann Kermorgant and George Evans. Brian McDermott has hinted that he is unlikely to be adding to his squad today as the transfer window closes. Reading fans aren't expecting any new signings with nearly two thirds of fans expecting the Royals to fail to sign anyone before the end of the day. However, over 20 percent are still expecting McDermott to pick up at least one new player.
The biggest rumour of the day so far is that Swansea City are interested in signing Danny Williams and have put in an offer to get the player. Williams was also linked with Middlesbrough earlier in the month after a good run of form for Reading. Williams was very impressive at the weekend during Reading's 4-0 victory over Walsall in the FA Cup, creating the second goal with a superb pass in for Quinn to cross, and scoring a fine goal after a run from the half way line. There currently appears to be little substance to the rumour, and it's likely to be the first of many as the day goes on.
Joining Williams on the "unlikely" rumour list is the arrival of goalkeeper Julian Speroni on loan from Crystal Palace. Manager Alan Pardew has already ruled out the goalkeeper moving even though he has failed to get any first team action this season. With that rumour dead it has moved on to former Reading goalkeeper Alex McCarthy arriving on loan. McCarthy joined Palace for 3.5 million in the summer from QPR and made six appearances at the start of the season before losing his place.
Staying with Crystal Palace, there is another vague rumour that Alan Pardew may be interested in defender Jake Cooper. At just 20 years old Cooper is bound to attract rumours with his obvious potential, and other clubs including Stoke have also been quoted as taking a look.
Check out the dedicated discussion topic to see the latest transfer rumours and get involved in the discussion.
Discussion On This Story:
mikey0406
UpThePrem
If he does go, I really hope we have a replacement lined up. Nobody currently in our squad that's as box to box as Williams is.
Could Norwood play forward and the new Norwood QB?
Not saying they could, just asking
Pretty sure Norwood would be better going further forward. Evans would then replace Norwood as CDM. At the time we signed Evans I thought the only reason he was coming in was to replace Williams. I wouldn't be too disappointed if Williams left.
Vision
If he does go, I really hope we have a replacement lined up. Nobody currently in our squad that's as box to box as Williams is.
Isn't that what Evans says his best role is? According to his interview anyway.
Unlike many, I do think we'll miss him. Certainly short term but if it allows us to offer extended deals to the likes of Norwood and renewed deals to those out of contract in the summer who we want to keep then I can see the logic.
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