Reading to wrap up Stopilla Sunzu move?

Reading are hopeful that they can wrap up a move for Zambian international defensive midfielder Stopilla Sunzu. The classy holding midfielder has been linked with a move to Arsenal in recent months, but is currently in training with the Royals.

"Sunzu has been given permission by Zambia and his club TP Mazembe to temporarily leave his country's Africa Cup of Nations squad, in order to train with the Royals and be assessed by our coaching staff," read a statement on Reading's official website.


"Stoppila will rejoin the Zambia squad later this week, ahead of their first Cup of Nations game against Ethiopia on Monday.


"The 23-year-old plays for TP Mazembe in DR Congo, but is well known to [manager] Brian McDermott after being at Reading FC in his teenage years and this training spell gives us a chance to reacquaint ourselves for four days."