Reading expect to complete the signing of Pavel Pogrebnyak in the next seven days as they only await a work permit for the Russian.
Russian passes Royals medical and waits on international clearance
Reading expect to complete the signing of Pavel Pogrebnyak in the next seven days as they only await a work permit after agreeing personal terms with the Russia striker.
Royals boss Brian McDermott revealed earlier this week a deal for Pogrebnyak had been struck.
And after the player passed his medical, Reading say they anticipate the deal to be completed in the coming days.
"Reading football club has agreed terms with Pavel Pogrebnyak to join the club," read a statement on their
official website.
"The player has already completed a medical and the deal is now only subject to the player obtaining a UK work permit.
Four-year deal
"Reading football club anticipate completing the signing within the next seven days."
Pogrebnyak is out of contract this summer and it has been reported Premier League new boys Reading had offered him a four-year deal.
The 28-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Fulham from German side Stuttgart, netting six goals in 12 appearances, but he rejected the offer of a permanent deal with the Cottagers.
Confirmation of the deal comes a day after Reading secured the signing of midfielder Danny Guthrie on a three-year contract.
The 25-year-old former Newcastle player completed his medical on Friday and will formally complete the move on Sunday.
