UEFA Spot Could Hit Toon Hopes Of New Signing

Last updated : 25 April 2007 By Footy Mad - Editor
Sidwell has been linked with a move to Middlesbrough, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Everton but Newcastle were supposedly favourites.



Royals manager Steve Coppell has suggested that he is resigned to losing the midfielder at the end of the season, but yesterday the Reading chairman says a Uefa Cup spot (which looks well within Readings capabilities) would tempt Sidwell to stay.


Sidwell: "I had a long chat with the gaffer and I said it was fine with me whatever he decided. He was on Sky Sports last week and he seems resigned to the fact I'm leaving this summer. But I'm keeping my options open.

"I know the season is beginning to wind down now, but I am not going to make any rash decisions. It is an important part of my career and I will speak to the people closest to me about what is the right decision. But I will wait until the very end of the season before I make a final one."