Reading manager Steve Clarke has given an update over the fitness of new signing Yakubu.

Yakubu is set to feature at Wolves on Saturday
Yakubu is set to feature at Wolves on Saturday

Yakubu was signed for free by the Royals on transfer deadline day in what was one of the major headlines of the whole day.

The issue surrounding the transfer was whether the 32-year-old could adapt back to the demands and rigours of the Sky Bet Championship, having spent so long away from the English game.

The Nigerian striker last played in English football for Blackburn Rovers in the 2011/12 season, where he went on to score 17 goals in 30 appearances.

The Royals play Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Sky Bet Championship this weekend at Molineux where Yakubu will hope to make his debut.

Royals boss Steve Clarke told the club's official website: “He’s had a bit of football lately in the form of friendly matches. He’s come in a done some training with us and looks in decent shape. I don’t think it will take too long to get him up to speed and hopefully he can give us that little bit extra that we’re looking for.

“I’ve been looking at our games recently where we’ve had a lot of possession in forward areas and couldn’t find the killer touch. Until Monday, you’re searching the world markets for someone that can do that and then suddenly I got a call saying Yakubu was available.

“The most important thing for us, is that we get him quickly integrated into the group and that he starts to make a contribution to us as soon as possible.”

Reading played Shefield Wednesday last weekend where they came out with a comfortable 2-0 victory.

That win pushes the Berkshire club up to 16th position in the Championship, having accumulated 34 points thus far this season.