John Salako:<br>Reading have extended John
Salako's loan from Charlton by a final month, but whether
they can afford to sign him permanently remains
unclear. <br>The former England winger has been in
excellent form since his switch from The Addicks, scoring
four goals, including three in the last four matches.
<br> His current loan agreement was set to expire at
midnight on New Year's Day, but after playing his part in
the 2-0 win over Port Vale yesterday, Reading
confirmed the 32-year-old, who won five England caps, would
be staying for a third month. <br> After that, The
Royals will have to buy Salako or part company with him
as league rules specify that three months is the
maximum loan period for any player. <br> Salako has added
balance to the Reading side since his arrival and
contributed to a fine run which has put Alan Pardew's side
firmly back in contention for automatic promotion. <br>
Pardew is keen to sign Salako on a permanent basis and
will be anxious to secure the finances to keep him on
board. <br> However, it currently appears unlikely that
they will be able to match his wage demands and Salako
says that he can only meet them so much of the
way.<br><br>Danny Shittu:<br>QPR boss Ian Holloway is set to
succeed in his quest to sign on-loan centre-back Danny
Shittu from The Addicks on a permanent basis.<br>
Rangers and Charlton are in talks with a view to a deal
that will see Shittu move to Loftus Road after
impressing during his loan spell. The loan period was
recently extended, allowing Rangers to keep the
21-year-old while the funding for his transfer is being
sorted out, and the move is expected to be tied up well
before his third month on loan expires. <br> Gavin
Peacock recently had a three-month loan spell at The
Valley, and Alan Curbishley is still keeping tabs on him,
but there is no prospect of an exchange deal.
<br>Holloway confirmed:<br>"We're talking to them about
something permanent. Danny is of the quality to take us
forward."<br><br>©teamtalk