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Royals swoop for Nwoko

By Francisco Acedo

Saturday 26 January 2008 22:57, UK

Image: Nwoko: Reading move

Malta international midfielder Udo Nwoko is poised to joined Reading from Portuguese side Leixoes.

Malta midfielder heading to Reading

Malta international midfielder Udo Nwoko is poised to joined Reading from Portuguese side Leixoes. Nwoko, who was born in Nigeria, has undergone a medical with the Premier League side and the two clubs have agreed a fee, believed to be in the region of 750,000 euros (£550,000). Royals boss Steve Coppell made his move after sending scouts to watch the highly-rated Nwoko in a number of matches this season, with the player set to sign a three-year contract. Leixoes president Carlos Oliveira said: "The deal is practically done." Nwoko told the Portuguese press: "I know the Premier League from the games I have seen on television and it is sensational to play there. "I am very excited and I understand that Reading are a battling club, which will be perfect for my game."

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