Hunt to Newcastle?

Newcastle United are being linked with a shock move for Reading midfielder Stephen Hunt. Sunderland had been expected to sign the player this January.

The player has a £5 million release clause, now Sunderland's bitter rivals Newcastle are set to make a bid for the player.

The Reading man had been expected to leave the Royals as soon as they were relegated from the Premiership, but decided to bide his time at the Madejski Stadium.