In-form Reading striker Nick Blackman is keen to extend his stay at Madejski Stadium, according to Get Reading.

Blackman feels settled at Reading
Blackman feels settled at Reading

Blackman has scored eight goals in his last eight appearances to help fire the Royals to third in the Championship table, but with his current deal set to expire in the summer, the 25-year-old is keen to sort out his future as soon as possible.

Blackman has admitted he is very happy at Reading and has no doubts about wanting to commit his future to the club.

Speaking to Get Reading, the striker said: “I’m really settled. I was even through the days when I wasn’t playing too much. There are some great people here. They’ve really been good to me so I’m very happy here.”

"I like the south more than the north now, although my family don’t like to hear that. There’s a lot more going on. I feel settled - I’m really happy.”

Despite the striker's current good form, Blackman is yet to year anything about a new deal, saying: “Nothing has been said about that. Obviously that is for the club to decide if they want to do that."

“But I’m not really thinking about it. I’m just enjoying playing and hopefully I can help make Reading as successful as possible this season.”

He added: “I don’t think I’ve started enough games since I’ve been here. So now that I am, I’m just enjoying that and taking each game as it comes.”

Fans will be keen to see Blackman- who was voted the club’s player of the month for both August and September - sign a new deal to avoid the possibility of the striker leaving for free at the end of the season.

Blackman's goals have been crucial to Reading's current success; the Championship side are third after ten games and just two points from the automatic promotion places.

The Royals will hope to build on their current form when they face 17th placed Charlton at the Madejski Stadium after the international break.

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