Stoke City striker Dave Kitson says he rejected offers in January in the hope of returning to Reading.

Stoke's record signing was given the opportunity to kick-start his season during the January transfer window but chose to wait for a move back to the Madejski and is raring to go after signing until the end of the season.

Kitson told the club's official website: "I had opportunities to go out on loan from Stoke in January but in my mind I was waiting to see if Reading came in.

"A lot of people have moved mountains to make this move happen and I am very grateful to be back.

"We are sitting third but if we win our games in hand we'll be in a nice position. All the top teams have faltered and it's time to kick on and make it happen."