Reading: August 2008 - news archive

Stoke are believed to have agreed a fee with Reading as they bid to sign Royals defender Ibrahima Sonko.

New signing Dave Mooney is determined to be a big success at Reading after being rescued from life as an electrician in Ireland.

Reading have been hit by the news defender Michael Duberry will be out for a month after he picked up a calf injury against Luton.

Left-back Chris Armstrong will have to wait until the visit of Crystal Palace on Saturday before he can make his debut for Reading.

Reading boss Steve Coppell does not want to sell Kevin Doyle and has denied receiving any bids.

Irish striker Dave Mooney has confirmed that he snubbed the chance to join Crystal Palace before opting for a move to Reading.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is ready to drop his interest in Reading's James Harper after the price shot up.

Reading defender Michael Duberry says that Ibrahima Sonko has set the standard for the rest of the Royals squad to follow.

Reading boss Steve Coppell has denied recent reports that Middlesbrough have made a £5m move for James Harper.

Arsenal are set to send highly-rated left-back Kieron Gibbs on a season-long loan to Championship side Reading.

Middlesbrough have made what is described as their final offer of £5m for Reading's central midfielder James Harper.

Kevin Doyle is relishing the chance to avenge his debut defeat when the side take on Plymouth at the Madejski on Saturday.

Former striker Dave Kitson has admitted there was unrest in the Reading camp last season and he has taken his share of the blame.

Steve Coppell was full of praise for Noel Hunt after the summer signing netted his first goal and the winner against the Daggers.

Reading boss Steve Coppell is said to be closing in on the signing of a new left back but it will not be Leicester's Joe Mattock.

Reading manager Steve Coppell has said he is determined to avoid selling any more of his star names this summer.

Charlton have confirmed that they would like to sign Reading defender Sam Sodje, but the player has had to undergo an operation.

Aston Villa have confirmed they have had an offer accepted by Reading for England international Nicky Shorey.

Middlesbrough are set to end their chase for Reading midfielder James Harper after the Royals reportedly increased their asking price.

Nicky Shorey is set to quit Reading with Aston Villa and Sunderland reportedly having bids accepted, while Portsmouth are interested.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane is preparing a second bid for Reading left-back Nicky Shorey after seeing his initial bid rejected.

Portsmouth, Aston Villa and Newcastle are on red alert after Reading boss Steve Coppell admitted he expects to sell Nicky Shorey.

Midfielder Emerson Fae has secured a move away from Reading after linking up with French Ligue 1 outfit Nice on a season-long loan.