Son of outspoken TV pundit being blocked from playing for Reading and could be sold after just six months
READING could be forced to sell 20-year-old midfielder Charlie Savage this month – just six months after signing him.
Savage, son of ex-Premier League star Robbie Savage, joined Reading on a free transfer from Manchester United last summer.
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And despite making 28 senior appearances across all competitions so far this season, he could now be forced to move on again.
According to The Guardian, under-fire Reading chief Dayong Pang is set to sanction the sales of several players, including Savage, in a bid to cut costs.
Savage is currently stuck on 14 League One starts because if he makes another he will trigger a £2,000-a-month pay rise.
The Royals have already sold Tom Holmes to Luton, with a bid for Nelson Abbey also accepted.
However, Abbey has reportedly declined to leave the Madejski Stadium.
Ex-Liverpool star Ovie Ejaria had his contract terminated before Christmas, saving the club around £200,000.
Tyler Bindon is also understood to be on the chopping block.
Reading staff have been told to alter training plans in recent weeks as club officials look to cut costs.
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Players trained on the one pitch with undersoil heating on Thursday, but they have been told to minimise usage.
Manager Ruben Selles has even been asked to adjust training schedules or use the gym to save on the cost of undersoil heating.
A number of suppliers have also lost patience with the club, with data company StatsPerform catering firm Levy pulling out.
Reading’s League One clash with Port Vale was abandoned last week following a mass pitch invasion at the Madejski Stadium.
Fans poured onto the pitch in the 16th minute to protest the club’s ownership.
Owner Dai Yongge is now attempting to sell the club.
