It is reported that Reading have agreed a fee to sign 30-year-old Swansea defender Ricardo Santos, and talks between the clubs have progressed smoothly. The permanent move is said to be subject to personal terms and a medical. Swansea are prepared to let the centre-back leave in January. Other clubs are also interested in signing him, and there is an understanding that his former manager Ian Evatt, now at Blackpool, would almost certainly be interested. The Cape Verde international joined Swansea in July 2025 and has made one appearance in the Championship this season. His contract is valid until June 2027, and his current market value is €500k, according to Transfermarkt.