Royals resigned to losing star Doyle

READING director of football Nick Hammond has admitted Republic of Ireland striker Kevin Doyle will leave the club in the next few weeks and says the striker has earned the right “to go where he wants”.

The 25-year-old has already held talks with Wolves and Fulham, who are both prepared to meet the £6.5 million transfer fee that is written into his contract, while Bolton and Sunderland have also been in contact.

There are also two other unnamed Premier League sides keen to open talks with Doyle.