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Royals eye Kondogbia deal

By Giscard Gourizro

Tuesday 17 July 2012 13:42, UK

Geoffrey Kondogbia: Interest from Reading
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Reading are leading the chase for Lens starlet Geoffrey Kondogbia and are set to hold talks with the player, Sky Sports understands.

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Reading close on Lens ace

Reading are leading the chase for Lens starlet Geoffrey Kondogbia and are set to hold talks with the player, Sky Sports understands. The 19-year-old midfielder is rated very highly and has attracted interest from Juventus. In England, Newcastle, Everton and Sunderland were closely linked - but now Reading have emerged in pole position and are close to sealing a deal. Speaking to Sky Sports, Kondogbia said: "I would love to join the Premier League, but there is nothing concrete yet. "I am aware of the interest."

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