Blackpool's Kyle Joseph (left) and teammate Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel celebrate win in front of the fans following the Sky Bet League One match at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool. Picture date: Saturday September 28, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER (Image: Jessica Hornby)
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Reading are one of the clubs to express an interest in Blackpool defender Jordan Gabriel, according to reports.
The 26-year-old has racked up over a century of appearances for the Tangerines since moving, originally on loan, in 2020.
A Nottingham Forest youngster with experience across League One and the Championship, the versatile defender found game time hard to come by in 2024/25, only making 11 full 90-minute appearances, but 37 total in all competitions.
Capable of playing centrally or at full-back, the London-born Arsenal youngster is to be released by Steve Bruce's side this summer.
According toThe Deck, Reading are one of the sides looking to pick him up.
Burton Albion, Doncaster Rovers and Notts County have also been mentioned, although it is reportedly only 'early interest' at this stage.
The Royals are yet to fully confirm the takeover by Rob Couhig and are yet to release their retained list, with only five players remaining under contract heading into next season.
Defenders such as Andy Yiadom, Jeriel Dorsett, Amadou Mbengue and Andre Garcia are all out of contracts, with Tyler Bindon already returning to Nottingham Forest following the end of his loan deal.