Reading close to signing Australia midfielder Massimo Luongo, with the 29-year-old set to join the Royals as a free agent after his release from Sheffield Wednesday
- Massimo Luongo close to joining Championship side Reading on free transfer
- The Australian was a free agent following hi release from Sheffield Wednesday
- Reading have beaten Middlesbrough, Huddersfield and Swansea to sign him
- Luongo has lot of experience having made 49 international appearances
Australia international midfielder Massimo Luongo is close to joining Championship side Reading.
The 29-year old, who started his English career with Tottenham, is a free agent after leaving Sheffield Wednesday at the end of last season and has attracted interest from a number of clubs.
Middlesbrough, Huddersfield Town and Swansea have all shown an interest in the vastly experienced Luongo who has 43 caps for his country.
Massimo Luongo (left) is a free agent following his release from Sheffield Wednesday
Reading boss Paul Ince is aiming to bring in more quality to strengthen his team for the season
However, he is keen to join up with Reading boss and former England captain Paul Ince who is looking to bring in quality signings despite the club’s financial restrictions.
Luongo’s signing would represent a relative coup for Ince as he looks to bolster his side while they ride high at the top of the Championship.
Saturday’s 1-0 win at Millwall pushed them into first place after six games, one point ahead of Sheffield United and Hull City, and they play the Blades on Tuesday.
Luongo has experience on the international stage making 49 appearances for Australia
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