Reading are set to lose physio John Fearn to Chelsea.
The Reading Post says Fearn will link up with Carlo Ancelotti's squad just after the new year with Fearn's deputy Luke Anthony stepping into his shoes.
Royals are currently advertising for a new Academy physio to start in February 2010 with the closing date for applications on Friday as they promote from within the ranks.
Fearn joined Reading from West Ham United in 2001 where he had previously spent four years as their assistant physio.
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