Reading manager Ruben Selles admitted that his side have taken only a “small step” as their 3-2 victory over fellow strugglers Exeter lifted them out of the League One drop zone.Harvey Knibbs gave Reading an early lead and, after Zak Jules had levelled for Exeter, City defender Alex Hartridge nodded into his own net to restore the home lead.Dione Rankine made it 2-2 in the 68th minut...Full Story »

Manchester United and Real Madrid have been dealt transfer blows after Benfica confirmed they will not be selling two wonderkids in January. United and Madrid suffer transfer blow Targets Neves and Silva not for sale Benfica boss rules out January departures WHAT HAPPENED?United have been linked with 19-year-old midfielder Joao Neves, who reportedly has a €100 million (£87m/...Full Story »

Proud Reading boss Ruben Selles saluted his team’s spirit and progress after they pocketed a precious point at promotion-chasing Peterborough.The struggling Royals twice battled back from behind to share the spoils with the League One top-scorers, as goals from Sam Smith and Femi Azeez cancelled out efforts from Josh Knight and Ephron Mason-Clark.Reading remain in the bottom four of League...Full Story »

Reading manager Ruben Selles praised the “power” of winger Femi Azeez after he opened the scoring in an impressive 2-0 Sky Bet League One home victory over Wigan.Azeez, 22, gave Reading an interval lead with an unstoppable 20-yard drive and Sam Smith doubled the advantage five minutes after the break.Wigan offered little going forward in either half, with Reading comfortably seeing t...Full Story »

Reading assistant James Oliver-Pearce revealed boss Ruben Selles apologised after being sent off during the 1-1 draw at Lincoln.Nelson Abbey scored an own goal for the visitors after just three minutes before Harvey Knibbs secured the Royals a much-needed point in their fight for survival at Sincil Bank.Reading had the ball in the net on two occasions before half-time, both through Paul Mukairu,...Full Story »

Manchester United are one of many teams that want to sign highly-rated Benfica midfielder Joao Neves. The 19-year-old is being tipped as a future Premier League superstar by various scouts. Per Record in Portugal, United are very serious about acquiring the teenager. They may even put in a bid to Benfica for Neves as early as the January transfer window. The defensive midfielder, who can a...Full Story »

Reading manager Ruben Selles admitted his side could still do better after their 5-1 thrashing of Carlisle lifted them off the bottom of League One.An own goal from Carlisle skipper Sam Lavelle had given Reading the lead and although Luke Plange quickly levelled, a double from Harvey Knibbs gave the hosts a healthy 3-1 lead at the break.Carlisle improved in the second half but fine finishes from...Full Story »

Ruben Selles saluted the loyal Royals who stuck by his side after Reading ended a 378-day wait for an away league win with a 2-1 triumph at Wycombe.Former Chairboy Lewis Wing scored the winning goal four minutes before half-time after Killian Phillips had cancelled out Sam Smith’s opener.The under-fire boss believes his side were deserving of the three points and looked forward to brighter...Full Story »

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RUBEN NEVES is set to snub both Newcastle and Arsenal regardless of the Premier League vote on whether clubs owned by the same party can trade players between clubs. The controversy was sparked after it emerged that Newcastle were interested in loaning Neves from Al-Hilal as cover for the banned Sandro Tonali. Neves will remain at Al-Hilal regardless of the upcoming Premier League vote Credit:...Full Story »

Arsenal are jumping into the battle for Al-Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves. The former Wolves captain will be allowed to leave Al-Hilal on-loan in January. The midfielder is a target for Newcastle United, which see him as cover for Sandro Tonali after his season-ending betting ban. However, Arsenal are also keen, where manager Mikel Arteta feels his squad is a midfielder short. Newcastle are ...Full Story »

ARSENAL have been handed a major boost as they try to hijack Newcastle's move for Ruben Neves, according to reports. The Gunners are in the market for a central midfielder in January with Thomas Partey expected to be out into next year due to a thigh injury. Ruben Neves could return to the Premier League just months after moving to Al-Hilal Credit: AP Meanwhile, Newcastle are also on the look...Full Story »

Ruben Selles wants his Reading team to be more ruthless after their woeful away form continued with a 3-2 defeat at Shrewsbury.Sam Smith and Dom Ballard put the Royals 2-0 up inside the opening 15 minutes and they looked on course to put a winless run on the road to bed.But Shrewsbury pulled one back through Tom Bayliss before half-time, and then two Shrews defenders spoilt the party in addition...Full Story »

Reading manager Ruben Selles urged his team to be more ruthless in front of goal after a scrappy 1-1 home draw with Bristol Rovers in League One.Bottom-of-the-table Reading went ahead five minutes before the interval when striker Sam Smith rifled in his first goal of the season.But Rovers levelled in the 57th minute when former Reading loanee Chris Martin lofted a fine shot over home keeper Davi...Full Story »

Reading manager Ruben Selles admitted that he was pleased that his struggling side avoided an upset against lower-division opposition after their 3-2 FA Cup first-round win over MK Dons.Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan gave Reading a third-minute lead with his sixth goal of the season, but Alex Gilbey levelled before the break.Second-half efforts from Harvey Knibbs and Lewis Wing eased Reading into a two-go...Full Story »

Reading manager Ruben Selles believes he can turn around his team’s desperate League One fortunes after the 2-1 defeat at home to fellow strugglers Fleetwood – their fifth loss in six matches.Bosun Lawal gave Town the lead with a low drive after only 65 seconds but the hosts equalised 11 minutes after the break through Dom Ballard.Charlie Savage almost put Reading 2-1 in front when h...Full Story »

Manchester United are tracking Benfica midfielder Joao Neves. The Sun says United manager Erik ten Hag has had scouts posted to watch the 19 year-old this season. They were in attendance last week as Benfica played Estoril with Neves their prime focus. The youngster has a deal with Benfica to 2028 which carries a €110m buyout clause. Neves is part of Portugal coach Roberto Martinez's...Full Story »

Reading manager Ruben Selles urged the club’s fans to end their mid-match protests after the goalless draw with fellow League One strugglers Burton was halted in the first half.For the second-successive Reading home fixture, the game was held up in the 16th minute as Royals fans threw tennis balls onto the pitch in protest at the running of the club by controversial Chinese owner Dai Yongg...Full Story »

Ruben Selles slammed an “unacceptable” first-half display from his struggling Reading side after they were beaten 4-1 by a Jordan Rhodes-inspired Blackpool.The Royals recorded their biggest win for over a century in midweek, dispatching Exeter 9-0 in the EFL Trophy, but were brought back down to earth on their return to Sky Bet League One action as the hosts raced into a 3-0 lead aft...Full Story »

Reading manager Ruben Selles praised his side’s character – on and off the pitch – after they secured a 2-1 comeback victory over Bolton in League One.The Trotters took the lead through top-scorer Dion Charles in the 20th minute, straight after the game had resumed after a three-minute break.The delay had been caused by home fans throwing tennis balls on to the pitch in protest...Full Story »