Life under Mark Bowen at Reading is going pretty well as we approach the January transfer window and fans will be looking forward to seeing what he has up his sleeve.

The Royals currently sit in 17th place, five points clear of the drop zone and ten behind the current play-off pace-setters but with a game in hand on all those who sit above them.

However, on Monday it was news of a transfer departure that emerged for the club rather than a positive incoming, with English giants Manchester United plotting a move for young striker Danny Loader, according to Sky Sports News.

Loader has been the subject of speculation before but never from such high places.

The 19-year-old has made just four appearances so far this season but is yet to find the back of the net, although he has notched three in two for the reserves.

The reaction to the news from Reading fans has been rather interesting, and here is what they had to say...