Reading FC sign striker Will Keane
33-year-old joins on-loan from Preston
Reading Football Club has signed forward Will Keane on loan for the remainder of the 2025/26 League One season.
The 33-year-old arrives from Championship side Preston North End, where the Republic of Ireland international has scored 20 goals in 95 appearances.
Taking in four loan spells in the Championship while at Manchester United, Will spent time at Hull City and Ipswich Town before signing for Wigan Athletic in 2020.
Enjoying the best time of his career to date with the Latics, particularly under the management of Leam Richardson.
Scoring 50 goals in 128 appearances for the club, Will netted 27 goals in 2021/22 as the club won League One under the management of Gaffer and Keane won the Golden Boot.
“I’m delighted to get the acquisition of Will over the line he’s a fantastic person,” said manager Leam Richardson.
“As player, and as person I know him well, I know what he brings to the group. Will has a proven record of scoring goals in this division- and the one above-and will add plenty of quality to our frontline for the remainder of the season.”