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title: "Deal close: Championship rivals agree deal for Reading star"
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published: "2016-01-05T18:59:18Z"
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# Deal close: Championship rivals agree deal for Reading star

![Nick Blackman](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/4690637-500x333.jpg)Reading fans in the Tavern will be left feeling rather down after hearing that [the club have accepted a bid for top scorer Nick Blackman, according to Sky Sports.](https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/reading-fc-transfer-speculation-royals-10686521)

Blackman, who is out of contract in the summer, has netted 13 goals this term and [Sky Sports believe that Royals’ top scorer is now talking to the Owls over a potential move to Hillsbrough.](https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/reading-fc-transfer-speculation-royals-10686521)

Blackman arrived at the club from Sheffield United, Wednesday’s local rivals, in January 2013 for just £1m and since his switch the 26-year old striker has scored 22 goals in 114 appearances- with it being this season that he’s significantly improved his form.

In October, [Blackman spoke to *GetReading.co.uk* and stated that his preference is to sign a new deal with the Royals.](https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/reading-fc-star-nick-blackman-10203171)

> “I’m really settled. I was even through the days when I wasn’t playing too much. There are some great people here. They’ve really been good to me so I’m very happy here.”

However, with Blackman becoming a free agent in the summer, Reading have decided to cash in while they can and the attacker will now hold discussions with Wednesday boss Carlos Carvalhal- which our landlord feels is an acceptable decision.

**Reading fans, how much will you miss Blackman? Let us know in the comments below!**