There was disappointment for Malta striker Udo Nwoko who will not be joining English Premiership club Reading after all.

Earlier this week, the Leixoes striker was thought to be on the verge of joining Reading FC. Even his manager had declared that the deal was practically done, but on Thursday evening, Reading manager Steve Coppell told a press conference that the club would not be signing Udo Nwoko.

The Nigerian striker, formerly of Hibernians, Mosta and Marsaxlokk, will probably remain in Portugal now till the end of the season.