' HAL ROBSON-KANU IS NOW WANTED '

Euro 2016: Wales' Hal Robson-Kanu gets playing offers from 'around the world'

By Dafydd Pritchard
BBC Wales Sport

Sunday 3rd July 2016

Wales' unattached striker Hal Robson-Kanu says he has received several offers following his goal in the Euro 2016 quarter-final win over Belgium.

The 27-year-old was released by Reading at the end of the 2015-16 season.

He has shot to prominence after scoring two goals at Euro 2016, including an inspired turn and finish against Belgium which helped Wales reach their first-ever semi-final.

"There's offers from around the world," Robson-Kanu told BBC Sport.

Robson-Kanu scored five goals in 35 appearances for Championship side Reading last season and has not ruled out a move to the top flight when he returns from international duty.


"I've made no secret of my desire to play in the Premier League and if that's the best place for me then I'll be there," he continued.

"I made a decision to run my contract at Reading down. I've been there 12 years, given a lot of service and felt it was the best decision for myself and my career to decide where I go next.

"I've been aware of clubs coming in for me in the past, bigger clubs and for whatever reason it didn't happen so it's probably one of the best decisions of my life.

"It's funny, a lot of people are making a big deal of it. I had offers before the tournament started. Good offers from good, progressive clubs, but I made a decision to wait until after the tournament."

Robson-Kanu's goal against Belgium was only his fourth in 34 appearances for Wales, but his industrious displays have made him an important figure in attack.

He was an injury doubt for the European Championship - Wales' first major tournament since the 1958 World Cup - which meant he started the campaign on the bench.


But the former England youth international came on as a substitute to score the winning goal in Wales' opening game against Slovakia.

Robson-Kanu then started in the defeat by England, lost his place to Sam Vokes for the wins over Russia and Northern Ireland and returned to the starting line-up in spectacular fashion against Belgium.

"That's the crazy nature of football - it shows how quickly things can turn," said Wales manager Chris Coleman.

"It could have been very different for Hal, he could have missed the tournament, without a contract for next season, and that's not a good position for a player to be in.

"But he made the tournament and worked extremely hard on his fitness. He has come in and played in huge games before, and showed he can play at this level and has a lot to offer.

"I'd imagine there's a lot of interest and he deserves it. But he knows there's work to be done here."



Hal Robson-Kanu made more than 200 appearances for Reading in nine years with the club

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According to Sky Sports (live transfer centre, July 3rd 2016 at 17:12), Leicester City are the latest to eye a deal for free agent Hal Robson-Kanu.

The report claims that the Foxes are one of four Premier League clubs interested in signing the striker, with head of recruitment Steve Walsh watching him in action on more than one occasion this summer.

Despite being released by Championship club Reading after 12 years at the Madejski Stadium, Robson-Kanu was selected in Wales’ 23-man squad to participate in the European Championships this summer.

Surely Trollope can persuade him to sign for us

Surely Trollope can persuade him to sign for us

He sounds way too intelligent to sign for us the way he's been maneuvering his career recently!

He's had a great tournament but is he good enough to play in the prem league? His scoring record is pretty poor

He needs a decent club in the PL which will be good for Wales

He needs a decent club in the PL which will be good for Wales

not really... he doesnt have a decent club in the premier league now and wales are doing ok

He does a great job for Wales, do I want him at City? Not really

He should warm the bench at the Jacks

Euro 2016: Wales' Hal Robson-Kanu gets playing offers from 'around the world'

By Dafydd Pritchard
BBC Wales Sport

Sunday 3rd July 2016

Wales' unattached striker Hal Robson-Kanu says he has received several offers following his goal in the Euro 2016 quarter-final win over Belgium.

The 27-year-old was released by Reading at the end of the 2015-16 season.

He has shot to prominence after scoring two goals at Euro 2016, including an inspired turn and finish against Belgium which helped Wales reach their first-ever semi-final.

"There's offers from around the world," Robson-Kanu told BBC Sport.

Robson-Kanu scored five goals in 35 appearances for Championship side Reading last season and has not ruled out a move to the top flight when he returns from international duty.


"I've made no secret of my desire to play in the Premier League and if that's the best place for me then I'll be there," he continued.

"I made a decision to run my contract at Reading down. I've been there 12 years, given a lot of service and felt it was the best decision for myself and my career to decide where I go next.

"I've been aware of clubs coming in for me in the past, bigger clubs and for whatever reason it didn't happen so it's probably one of the best decisions of my life.

"It's funny, a lot of people are making a big deal of it. I had offers before the tournament started. Good offers from good, progressive clubs, but I made a decision to wait until after the tournament."

Robson-Kanu's goal against Belgium was only his fourth in 34 appearances for Wales, but his industrious displays have made him an important figure in attack.

He was an injury doubt for the European Championship - Wales' first major tournament since the 1958 World Cup - which meant he started the campaign on the bench.


But the former England youth international came on as a substitute to score the winning goal in Wales' opening game against Slovakia.

Robson-Kanu then started in the defeat by England, lost his place to Sam Vokes for the wins over Russia and Northern Ireland and returned to the starting line-up in spectacular fashion against Belgium.

"That's the crazy nature of football - it shows how quickly things can turn," said Wales manager Chris Coleman.

"It could have been very different for Hal, he could have missed the tournament, without a contract for next season, and that's not a good position for a player to be in.

"But he made the tournament and worked extremely hard on his fitness. He has come in and played in huge games before, and showed he can play at this level and has a lot to offer.

"I'd imagine there's a lot of interest and he deserves it. But he knows there's work to be done here."



Hal Robson-Kanu made more than 200 appearances for Reading in nine years with the club

Annis let me tell you Hal Robson - Kanu was on £40k a week and that is why reading wouldn't renew his contract. Cardiff have tried to sign him and spoken with him but he wants £35k a week which Cardiff have rejected as they can't afford it.

They have looked at signing Johnny Williams having gone through all his medical records & tests and he has a problem with his knee and won't get through 90 mins. Cardiff city won't sign any players that can't play 90 mins.

Wrong, Reading offered him a new contract but he turned them down and let his contract run down so he could get a better contract on a free!

On less than half if they did reporter from reading said they didn't offer him a new contract and he wants to play in premiership be interesting to see were he goes

He's had a great tournament but is he good enough to play in the prem league? His scoring record is pretty poor

precisely. has anyone on here heard of the phrase: "form is temporary, class is permanent"?

clubs in the premier league have so much money nowadays that it is worth risking money on a punt like robson kanu.

He's had a great tournament but is he good enough to play in the prem league? His scoring record is pretty poor

no where nearly the week in or week out of the prem but good luck to him anyway.

Euro 2016: Wales' Hal Robson-Kanu gets playing offers from 'around the world'

By Dafydd Pritchard
BBC Wales Sport

Sunday 3rd July 2016

Wales' unattached striker Hal Robson-Kanu says he has received several offers following his goal in the Euro 2016 quarter-final win over Belgium.

The 27-year-old was released by Reading at the end of the 2015-16 season.

He has shot to prominence after scoring two goals at Euro 2016, including an inspired turn and finish against Belgium which helped Wales reach their first-ever semi-final.

"There's offers from around the world," Robson-Kanu told BBC Sport.

Robson-Kanu scored five goals in 35 appearances for Championship side Reading last season and has not ruled out a move to the top flight when he returns from international duty.


"I've made no secret of my desire to play in the Premier League and if that's the best place for me then I'll be there," he continued.

"I made a decision to run my contract at Reading down. I've been there 12 years, given a lot of service and felt it was the best decision for myself and my career to decide where I go next.

"I've been aware of clubs coming in for me in the past, bigger clubs and for whatever reason it didn't happen so it's probably one of the best decisions of my life.

"It's funny, a lot of people are making a big deal of it. I had offers before the tournament started. Good offers from good, progressive clubs, but I made a decision to wait until after the tournament."

Robson-Kanu's goal against Belgium was only his fourth in 34 appearances for Wales, but his industrious displays have made him an important figure in attack.

He was an injury doubt for the European Championship - Wales' first major tournament since the 1958 World Cup - which meant he started the campaign on the bench.


But the former England youth international came on as a substitute to score the winning goal in Wales' opening game against Slovakia.

Robson-Kanu then started in the defeat by England, lost his place to Sam Vokes for the wins over Russia and Northern Ireland and returned to the starting line-up in spectacular fashion against Belgium.

"That's the crazy nature of football - it shows how quickly things can turn," said Wales manager Chris Coleman.

"It could have been very different for Hal, he could have missed the tournament, without a contract for next season, and that's not a good position for a player to be in.

"But he made the tournament and worked extremely hard on his fitness. He has come in and played in huge games before, and showed he can play at this level and has a lot to offer.

"I'd imagine there's a lot of interest and he deserves it. But he knows there's work to be done here."



Hal Robson-Kanu made more than 200 appearances for Reading in nine years with the club

Annis let me tell you Hal Robson - Kanu was on £40k a week and that is why reading wouldn't renew his contract. Cardiff have tried to sign him and spoken with him but he wants £35k a week which Cardiff have rejected as they can't afford it.

They have looked at signing Johnny Williams having gone through all his medical records & tests and he has a problem with his knee and won't get through 90 mins. Cardiff city won't sign any players that can't play 90 mins.

Like ameobi and Saadi lol

He does a great job for Wales, do I want him at City? Not really

Same here, no matter how well he does at the Euros,he's normally a very average player.

Before the Euros, when people talked out players who could light up the competition with their exceptional skills, very few thought that Hal Robson-Kanu would have delivered a magical moment. The quality of the Welshman was reflected from his magnificent goal against Belgium. It was sheer excellence and a ball control that would make even the biggest of superstars of the game jealous.

The excellent piece of skill shown by the 27-year-old will certainly take his stocks higher and if reports from the Wales Online are believed to be true, we can see Swansea getting one hell of a deal done on a free transfer. The Welsh international left Reading with his contract expiring after 12 years at Madejski Stadium. For a free transfer, he can be a great coup by Guidolin.

An issue for the Welshman throughout his career had always been his lack of consistency. On his day, he looks invincible but the Welshman could never become a player who can replicate his brilliant on the pitch week in week out. However, considering the Euro 2016 Robson-Kanu is having, his confidence will be sky high and he could be an instant success at Swansea.

Before the Euros, when people talked out players who could light up the competition with their exceptional skills, very few thought that Hal Robson-Kanu would have delivered a magical moment. The quality of the Welshman was reflected from his magnificent goal against Belgium. It was sheer excellence and a ball control that would make even the biggest of superstars of the game jealous.

The excellent piece of skill shown by the 27-year-old will certainly take his stocks higher and if reports from the Wales Online are believed to be true, we can see Swansea getting one hell of a deal done on a free transfer. The Welsh international left Reading with his contract expiring after 12 years at Madejski Stadium. For a free transfer, he can be a great coup by Guidolin.

An issue for the Welshman throughout his career had always been his lack of consistency. On his day, he looks invincible but the Welshman could never become a player who can replicate his brilliant on the pitch week in week out. However, considering the Euro 2016 Robson-Kanu is having, his confidence will be sky high and he could be an instant success at Swansea.

Can't see it myself, he's an average Championship player, good luck to him. I don't think he would be an asset to the Jacks.

Wales striker Hal Robson-Kanu will only make a decision on his club future after this summer’s European Championship.

Robson-Kanu is currently a free agent after leaving Reading at the end of last season and, according to recent reports, has attracted the attention of four Premier League clubs including Everton.
However, right now his mind is focused on getting Wales into their first ever major international tournament final.

“It is easy to get clouded and lose focus on what is really important. What really is important here is doing what is required on the pitch,” Robson-Kanu said, as reported by The Mirror. “I think that has shown in my performances throughout the tournament.
“I will sit down once the tournament is finished and we will go through the options and make a decision. Obviously it is a big decision for myself and my family. But running my contract down was the best decision of my career.
“I want to go somewhere which is progressive and has a level of success — somewhere I can be successful. I will make that decision after the tournament.”
Wales, the biggest surprise package at this summer’s tournament, entertain Portugal in the first semi-final of the championship and Robson-Kanu played a pivotal role in them getting there.
They booked their place with a 3-1 victory over Belgium last Friday night with Robson-Kanu scoring the second in Lille. It was his fourth goal for the Dragons since making his debut against Croatia in 2010.

The native of London has to date played one season in England’s top-flight, it came during the 2012/13 season with Reading and he managed seven goals across 27 appearances.
Last season Robson-Kanu would feature in 35 matches for the Royals scoring on five occasions with three of those strikes coming in the Championship.
A win over previous Euro finalists Portugal will see Wales become the first British nation come 90 minutes away from being European champions.