Rumour Mill: Johnson and Richardson linked

Reading have been linked with potential deals for Sunderland’s Keiran Richardson and Fulham’s Andy Johnson.

The Daily Mail linked the Royals with the former Manchester United winger, who can also play at left back. The tabloid put the deal at a price of £2 million for the surplus to requirements player, who has struggled to maintain a regular place in Martin O’Neil’s side.

SkySports.com also linked Brian McDermott’s side with a potential move for former England striker Andy Johnson. His contract is set to run out at the end of the season and is not within Johnson’s interests to sign a new deal. QPR and West Ham are also reportedly chasing the forward, but his wage demands could be a barrier for the Royals.

New potential owner Anton Zingarevich and Reading manager Brian McDermott have already drawn up a shortlist of players to strengthen the squad during the summer. Rumours have circulated that they are looking to sign former players Shane Long and Gylfi Sigurdsson, but these are unconfirmed.