Liverpool are lining up a shock summer move for Reading striker Shane Long.
The Republic of Ireland international was named Reading's Player of the Season after scoring 21
Championship goals this season, helping Brian McDermott's side into the play-offs.
Reading take on Cardiff tomorrow in the first leg of their play-off semi-final and Long is expected
to start up front.
Ireland striker Shane Long is refusing to rule out a move to the Premier League - but he insists
his burning ambition is to get there with Reading.
Long was again instrumental in Reading's 2-1 win over Preston this evening, providing the pass for
Jimmy Kebe to put the Royals in front and being a constant menace in front of goal.
Shane Long's hunger to further his career has only been increased by his emergence as a top striker
on the international stage
The Tipperary born Ireland striker scored his sixth goal in 19 senior appearances for 'The Boys In
Green' in Tuesday night's 3-2 friendly defeat by World Cup semi-finalists Uruguay, and was also
instrumental in winning the penalty which led to his side's second.
