Ali Al Habsi
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Reading push to sign Karl Darlow
Championship club Reading will lodge an attempt to sign Newcastle United goalkeeper Karl Darlow as they seek to push for promotion next season. The Royals missed out on their top-flight return by virtue of a penalty shoot-out loss to Huddersfield Town in the play-off final.
Royals are the first team to reach Wembley
Reading are the first confirmed team in the Championship play off final, after beating Fulham 2-1 on aggregate, in what was a closely contested encounter.
West Ham, Tottenham battle for Ali Al Habsi
Free agent goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi is wanted by both West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur. The Omani international keeper is currently available for no fee having been released by former club Wigan Athletic.
Wigan seal Ali Al-Habsi transfer
Wigan have completed the signing of Ali Al Habsi from Bolton, for a fee believed to be in the region of £4m. The Oman international spent last season on loan at Wigan and has now joined permanently.
Wigan boss ready to loan players
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has hinted that he will be busy in the transfer market this summer, and signing players on loan is one option he is considering.
Preview: Chelsea vs Bolton
Although Chelsea know Man Utd need to slip up in order for the Blues to stand any chance of a Premiership title; they have come on strong in the final half of the season and fully deserve the opportunity to take the title on the final day as they host Bolton at Stamford Bridge.
Aston Villa thump Bolton
A Gareth Barry brace helped Aston Villa to a 4-0 victory over Bolton, and moved the Trotters a step closer to Premiership relegation. Aston Villa were in scintillating form, and Bolton's time in the Premiership looks to have come to an end now.
UEFA Cup victory for Bolton
Gavin McCann's first goal for Bolton saw them round off their UEFA Cup group games in fine style with a 1-0 win against Red Star Belgrade. Bolton sit pretty at the top of the group in the tournament.
