Royals star fuels Hammers link

Reading's highly-rated striker Shane Long admits he would have to consider a move to Championship rivals West Ham United. The relegated Hammers have already had a £5million bid for the Republic of Ireland international rejected. The 24-year-old said: "I'm staying out of it and letting everybody else get on with it. "West Ham are a big club, so it would definitely be something for me to think about. "But I would not be disappointed if nothing happened. I'm happy here and I like playing under Brian McDermott."