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NEWS: Reading join Leeds United in the race to sign on loan Cardiff ace

Reading have joined Leeds United in the race to sign Cardiff left back Declan John, who is currently on loan at Rangers, according to the Football Insider.

John is on a season long loan deal at Ibrox, after falling out of favour under Neil Warnock. His impressive performances have not gone unnoticed, with both Leeds and Reading reportedly making him their primary target for a new left back.

Vurnon Anita, Gaetano Berardi, Cameron Borthwick-Jackson and Stuart Dallas have all played their so far this season, but none are seen as long term solutions.

Reading are desperate to sign a left back in January, with key man Jordan Obita ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee ligament injury. Youngster Omar Richards is the only recognised left back, and Chris Gunter has often filled the void this season.

The 22-year-old progressed through the ranks at boyhood club Cardiff City and has made 42 appearances for the Bluebirds. Since his debut in 2012, he has struggled to nail down a consistent first team spot at the club.

He has had three loan spells away from the club during his time at the Bluebirds, with the first coming at Barnsley. He made 9 appearances for the Tykes and subsequently returned back to City at the end of the season.

John also spent a month at Chesterfield where he appeared 6 times for the club. His performances at the Spireites caught the eye of his parent club and was thus recalled for the remainder of the season.

John’s longest run in the Cardiff side came under former manager Paul Trollope, but upon his sacking John became a bit part player under current boss Neil Warnock. In the summer he joined Rangers on loan and impressed massively. He has played ten times for the club, scoring and assisting on two occasions.

Rangers are desperate to keep John until the end of his loan spell, but with Championship sides calling he maybe tempted to return to England. Both Leeds and Reading have earmarked him as a key target in January.

 

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