“A good long-term option” – Stoke City set sights on Reading midfielder: The verdict

This article is part of Football League World’s ‘The Verdict‘ series, which provides personal opinions from the FLW writers regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

Stoke City are weighing up a move for Reading midfielder Andy Rinomhota, as per a report from Bristol Live. 

The Potters are set to rival Bristol City for the 25-year-old’s services, with the Royals midfielder set to depart the Berkshire outfit later this month upon the expiry of his current deal.

An energetic and technically-gifted midfield operator, it is likely that his availability could continue to attract clubs in the Championship.

Rinomhota has played 139 times for the Royals since his 2017 first-team debut, progressing through the academy ranks at the Championship outfit prior to that.

Three of our writers here at FLW have shared their thoughts regarding Stoke’s interest in Rinomhota…

Declan Harte

Rinomhota would be a solid addition to Michael O’Neill’s side. The 25-year old has shown he is capable of competing to a high standard in the Championship.

His recent injury history may be of some concern, but it is still too early to claim that it is a serious issue.

Setting those fitness problems aside, he would fit nicely into the Potters first team squad.

He would add some much needed depth to O’Neill’s side and could add some quality.

Rinomhota would also be a good long-term option considering the age profile of the current Stoke midfield is on the older side, making this a smart move for the club if they can pull it off.

Adam Jones 

On a free transfer, the midfielder would certainly be a good addition to their cause as someone who can break up the play and venture forward.

He isn’t the type of player