Reading are preparing an offer for Wycombe Wanderers winger Fred Onyedinma as the Nigerian faces an uncertain future at Adams Park.
The 29-year-old is currently set to leave the Chairboys this summer after reaching an impasse with the club, with Pete O’Rourke previously reporting he had rejected a new contract from Michael Duff’s side.
Royals Eye Swoop
Now, with Onyedinma poised to leave Wanderers at the end of June, two of their local rivals are now eyeing up potential free agent moves for the winger.
According to the Bucks Free Press, two other League One sides next season, Reading and Oxford United, are eyeing up contract offers for the 29-year-old should Wycombe confirm the departure of the former Luton Town man.
A move to Oxford United would see him reunite with former manager Matt Bloomfield as he embarks on a rebuild at the Kassam following their relegation from the Championship, while a move down to Berkshire would see him link with former Wycombe owner Rob Couhig.
Onyedinma moved to Adams Park as a free agent in 2024, making it his fourth stint at the club, making close to 200 appearances across those times, two of which were loan spells from Millwall.
This season saw his best attacking returns yet in a Wanderers shirt, scoring 10 goals and recording two assists across 43 League One appearances.
Richardson Needs Attacking Prowess
Reading’s emergence as a potential destination for Fred Onyedinma speaks to the Royals’ need to rebuild their attacking ranks after a very poor end to the season.
Barring Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan, not many of their forward players were able to make much impact on the campaign, best seen in the decision not to pursue a permanent move for Will Keane ahead of his impending exit from Preston North End.
A move for Onyedinma would add some much-needed width to their side, and alongside Daniel Kyerewaa on the other flank, could give Leam Richardson an effective front three to challenge for the playoffs next campaign.
However, the biggest concern that Reading must address is at the back, with a major rebuild needed to improve on the 60 goals conceded, which was the decisive factor in their failure to finish in the top six this time around.
