Reading join Malbranque race

Reading are ready to join the chase for Fulham contract rebel Steed Malbranque as a replacement for Steve Sidwell. Royals boss Steve Coppell will make a bid for the £4million-rated French midfielder if Sidwell quits for Manchester City. Malbranque, 26, has been chased...

City withdraw Malbranque interest

Manchester City have finally ended their interest in Fulham midfielder Steed Malbranque along with Middlesbrough. The Blues have been long-time suitors of the French playmaker, but his wage demands are believed to be too high at some £50,000 a week.

Malbranque refuses move

Fulham boss Chris Coleman has revealed that Steed Malbranque has already shunned one potential exit route from Craven Cottage by turning down an unnamed club. The French midfielder is refusing to sign a new deal with the London side, and Coleman is now determined to...

Coleman on Malbranque departure

Fulham boss Chris Coleman has spelt out his reasons for planning for life in the Barclays Premiership without midfielder Steed Malbranque. The Cottagers are resigned to losing Malbranque, with Newcastle, Middlesbrough and West Ham possible destinations for the French...

Fulham send Malbranque to train with kids

Steed Malbranque has been been sent to train with Fulham’s youth team in Austria after refusing to sign a new contract. The French midfielder, believed to be a target of Liverpool, Manchester City, Aston Villa and former club Lyon this summer, has been banished...