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Reading FC Miss Out on Transfer of Young Australian International Forward Garang Kuol

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Reading FC were in contention to sign the 18-year-old Australian international forward Garang Kuol, but Scottish Premiership side Hearts have secured the player on a loan deal until the end of the season. Kuol had been linked with a move to Royals after signing for Newcastle United. Reading boss Paul Ince is currently unable to bring in new players due to a transfer embargo, and the club can only add players who leave or are free transfers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Reading FC were in competition with Hearts for the signing of Australian international forward Garang Kuol, but the Scottish Premiership side has secured the player on a loan deal until the end of the season.
  • Kuol had been linked with a move to Royals after signing for Newcastle United, but Hearts have won the transfer battle.
  • Reading FC are currently unable to bring in new players due to a transfer embargo, which limits the club to adding players who leave or are free transfers.
  • The club has a 25-man squad, and any new arrivals would need to be loans or free transfers, which are the only options available under the embargo.
  • Reading FC manager Paul Ince is hoping to sign at least one midfielder before the winter transfer window closes on January 31.

Statistics:

  • The Australian international forward Garang Kuol is 18 years old.
  • Reading FC have a 25-man squad and are under a transfer embargo.
  • The transfer embargo prohibits Reading FC from spending transfer fees, limiting the club to loans and free transfers.
  • The winter transfer window for Reading FC closes on January 31.
  • Kuol had a tour of Hearts' facilities last week after jetting in from Australia.

Sources:

  • Fabrizio Romano on Twitter
  • Paul Ince on Reading FC's difficulties with the transfer embargo.

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