Royal swoop on City starlet

COCA-COLA Championship leaders Reading have completed the signing of Scott Golbourne for an undisclosed fee from Bristol City.

The 17-year-old is primarily a left-back but can also play in midfield and has agreed a deal until the summer of 2008.

The England Youth international made his debut as a 16-year-old in February, scoring one goal in a further 12 appearances for City.

Stoke have agreed a permanent £100,000 deal for on-loan West Ham winger Luke Chadwick.

The 25-year-old has impressed during his six months at the Britannia Stadium and the Potters have fought off competition from Watford for his signature.

After a medical, former Manchester United man Chadwick will sign a deal until summer 2008, with an option for another year.