Reading want £10m for Shane Long

04 July 2011 08:38
ShareReading have told Everton, Newcastle, Sunderland and West Bromwich Albion that it will cost ?10million to take striker Shane Long from the Madejski stadium. [LNB]The Barclays Premier League quartet have all inquired about the Republic of Ireland international who scored 25 goals for the Royals last season. [LNB] Long game: Reading won't cash in on striker Shane Long unless his ?10million valuation is met[LNB]Sunderland have been the highest bidders so far with a ?7m offer for the 24-year-old. [LNB]But Reading are adamant they want ?10m for the player described as 'world class' by chairman John Madejski after their Championship final play-off defeat by Swansea in May.[LNB] No holding back: Reading insists they won't stand in the Republic of Ireland star's way for the right price[LNB]Reading manager Brian McDermott is resigned to losing Long, who signed from Cork City six years ago. [LNB]He said: 'If a Premier League club comes in and we feel it is the right offer there's nothing we can do.'[LNB]  Celtic hoping to beat Sunderland and West Ham to out-of-favour striker BellamyNewcastle boss Pardew keen to prise Real Madrid winger Canales on loan dealTottenham boss Redknapp steals a march on Liverpool for Barca star Bojan [LNB]  Explore more:People: John Madejski, Brian McDermott Places: Newcastle, Republic of Ireland

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