Reading boss Brian McDermott has denied he's keen to re-sign Stoke City midfielder Steve Sidwell.

McDermott has rejected claims he's agreed a deal to sign Stoke midfielder Steve Sidwell on loan.

He told Get Reading: “I love Steve Sidwell, he's a good friend of mine. I've known him a long time, he's a good guy and a good player.

“I look at that area of our team though and it's a strong department in my opinion."