NICKY SHOREY is set for a bumper new deal at Reading as Newcastle prepare a £5million bid.
The England left-back has also been linked with a move to West Ham.
But Royals' boss Steve Coppell reckons Shorey's new big-money contract will be worth every penny.
Coppell said: “Nicky’s success has dictated a new contract. It was discussed even before England came up.
“He may have only played because Wayne Bridge and Ashley Cole were injured, but all the England scouts must have given him a good report.
“And he proved himself with his level of performance – I thought he looked comfortable against one of the best teams in the world.”
Stephen Hunt's future at Reading is unsure after Coppell revealed the Royals will not enter talks about a new deal.
Coppell added: “We can’t do 20 contracts at a time. We are doing it on a rotational basis.
“Some may feel hard done by while others will think they are ahead of the game.
“But in all my time as a manager I have never known one player offer to give money back when they are playing crap!”
