Source: Daily_Mail
Reading want £10m for Shane Long
ShareReading have told Everton, Newcastle, Sunderland and West Bromwich Albion that it will cost ?10million to take striker Shane Long from the Madejski stadium. The Barclays Premier League quartet have all inquired about the Republic of Ireland international who scored 25 goals for the Royals last season. Long game: Reading won't cash in on striker Shane Long unless his ?10million valuation is metSunderland have been the highest bidders so far with a ?7m offer for the 24-year-old. 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. No holding back: Reading insists they won't stand in the Republic of Ireland star's way for the right priceReading manager Brian McDermott is resigned to losing Long, who signed from Cork City six years ago. He said: 'If a Premier League club comes in and we feel it is the right offer there's nothing we can do.' 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 Explore more:People: John Madejski, Brian McDermott Places: Newcastle, Republic of Ireland