Following the departure of Nick Blackman rumours have now surfaced that Chris Gunter could be the next player out of the door due to his short contract. Like Blackman, Gunter's Reading contract is also due to expire in the summer. Reading cashed in on Blackman while they could, but it would seem foolish to do the same with Chris Gunter who would go for far less money but remains a key first team player.
However, it does appear that currently the rumours are nothing more than vague rumours, and Gunter will be staying put for now. The reports that appeared in papers this morning suggest Norwich, Newcastle and West Brom are all interested and could offer half a million pounds. Despite his short contract, that kind of money would surely be ignored by Reading as they attempt to strengthen the squad through January.
Full-back Gunter, signed for Reading in the summer of 2012 from Nottingham Forest for 2.5 million pounds and has gone on to become first choice for Reading and a Welsh International regular.
Meanwhile, Reading manager Brian McDermott has hinted that rumours of an Orlando Sa exit have some substance to them. With the arrival of Yann Kermorgant from Bournemouth, Sa's limited pitch time looks set to be limited further and he could well find himself shipped out on loan. There are also reports that Greek side AEK Athens have made an offer of around 800,000 Euros to sign Sa. Sa has only been at Reading for half a season and the Royals would make a loss on the player if he was to leave for that kind of money.
Orlando Sa And Gunter Exit Rumours
From the Discussion
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RG RG7Fan 22 Jan 2016 · 11:25am
Newcastle, Norwich and West Brom interested apparently
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PT Pepe the Horseman 22 Jan 2016 · 11:38am
Doubt he'll go this month, but looks nailed on both him and Hal will leave in the summer.
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OI Oilroyal 22 Jan 2016 · 11:39am
Hold up! Is this the same Chris Gunter that most on here slate each week? Can't be, can it? :wink:
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PT Pepe the Horseman 22 Jan 2016 · 11:52am
Wouldn't get a sniff in at Newcastle unless Janmaat leaves. No idea who plays RB for West Brom or Norwich tbh.
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SU Sutekh 22 Jan 2016 · 12:27pm
Really need to keep Gunter if we can, however I don't think this will be possible given his age and therefore probably the last decent move he'll be able to command. Reckon he'll have a load of options on the table and will take one of them up after the Euros. Personally I think he's a great attacking full back, certainly in the Championship and probably good for a lower PL club. And given we have no specialist right back cover of any experience (aren't Long and Keown the only options that have 1st team squad experience?) it's a position we'll certainly have to move for in the summer. Exactly same will go for HRK.
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SN Snowball136 22 Jan 2016 · 12:27pm
He can't go unless we find a replacement. Maybe that's why BMc is still looking
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RR retro royal 22 Jan 2016 · 12:58pm
Reading defender Chris Gunter is being pursued by a trio of Premier League clubs, Metro Sport can reveal. Gunter, who is the current first choice right-back for Wales in the lead up to Euro 2016, is entering the final six months of his contract with Championship side Reading. The 26-year-old is well into his fourth season with Reading after completing his £2.5million from Nottingham Forest and, as contract talks stall, has caught the eye of a host of clubs. Premier League trio Norwich, Newcastle and West Brom have all been monitoring his current situation as have Championship clubs QPR and Middlesbrough. Given his contract…
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RG RG30 22 Jan 2016 · 1:00pm
We can only hope.