Reading: June 2008 - news archive

Reading defender Ibrahima Sonko says he is happy to stay with the Royals as long as he is in Steve Coppell's plans for the future.

Ibrahima Sonko has denied reports claiming he wants to quit Reading and says he is happy to stay put as long as he is still wanted.

Steve Coppell has hinted that players will be offloaded by Reading if they do not display the right attitude in pre-season training.

Fulham are the latest Premier League outfit to be linked with a possible £2.5million swoop for Reading striker Dave Kitson this summer.

Reading boss Steve Coppell and Nick Hammond have defended their handling of Glen Little who was snapped up on a free by Portsmouth.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has confirmed he wants to try to add Reading's England left-back Nicky Shorey to his squad.

Manager Steve Coppell has revealed his disappointment at Glen Little's decision to quit Reading and join Portsmouth.

Middlesbrough are reported to have made a £3.5m bid for Reading's James Harper as the battle hots up for the midfielder's services.

Sunderland are reportedly set to step up their efforts to sign Reading midfielder Stephen Hunt with an imminent £5million offer.

Reading have had some welcome good news as centre-half Michael Dubery has signed a new contract keeping him at the club.

Portsmouth's new signing Glen Little has revealed he was about to extend his stay with Reading but for a Harry Redknapp phone call.

Reading winger Glen Little has joined Portsmouth on a one-year deal after rejecting a new contract at the Madejski Stadium

Rebel defender Ibrahima Sonko will start with a clean slate at Reading next season, Steve Coppell has confirmed.

Reading have confirmed they have not yet received an offer for defender Nicky Shorey - and that he could stay at the Madejski Stadium.

Reported West Ham target John Mensah says he would welcome a move to England but is hedging his bets as to where he is going.

Marek Matejovsky's ankle ligament injury is worse than first feared and he is now struggling for the first game of the season.

West Ham continue to be linked with Reading duo James Harper and Nicky Shorey, but wait to make their move.

Reading boss Steve Coppell has been hit with a blow on the injury front as Marek Matejovsky has picked up ankle ligament damage.

West Ham lead the race to sign Reading midfielder James Harper but face a battle with Fulham and Bolton for his services.

James Harper says he will not ask to leave Reading this summer but would speak to other clubs if the Royals accepted offers.

Michael Duberry has given the club a boost by agreeing to a new one year contract and Glen Little is also expected to follow suit.

Record signing Emerse Fae is about to end his unhappy spell with the Royals after agreeing a deal to join French club Nice.

Reading midfielder James Harper looks to be on his way with West Ham, Middlesbrough and Stoke all trying to land his services.

Portsmouth have reportedly turned to Reading left-back Nicky Shorey but face a battle with West Ham to land him.

Derby have ended their interest in £2m-rated Swansea midfielder and Reading target Ferrie Bodde.

Reading winger Stephen Hunt is wanted by both Sunderland and Everton and a move away from the Madejski looks imminent.

Reading boss Steve Coppell has admitted that he is unlikely to be able to keep hold of his star players this summer due to relegation.

Reading have suffered an early setback ahead of the next campaign with the news that defender Scott Golbourne could miss pre-season.

Sheffield United are ready to battle it out with Reading for the services of Colchester goalkeeper Dean Gerken.

Director of football Nick Hammond has denied Reading are under pressure to sell despite reports of imminent departures from the club.

Boro boss Gareth Southgate is being linked with a move for centre-half Ibrahima Sonko who looks to be on his way from the Royals.

Reading's boss Steve Coppell may join Derby boss Paul Jewell in the race for the services of Swansea City's Ferrie Bodde.

Reading have told West Ham, Newcastle and Aston Villa that they will not let Nicky Shorey leave on the cheap.

Reading have told West Ham, Newcastle and Aston Villa that they will not let Nicky Shorey leave on the cheap.