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Jaap Stam is in talks with Reading, according to Sky sources, after Brian McDermott was sacked as manager on Friday morning. Sky Sports News HQ understands that former Manchester United centre-half Stam has spoken with the clubs owners about replacing McDermott, whose second spell in charge of the Championship club has been terminated after just five months.Stam is a free agent, having recently coached Ajaxs youth and reserve sides. The 43-year-old has just received his UEFA Pro Licence and recently spent time at Southampton as part of his studies, working alongside Ronald Koeman and the clubs technical director, Les Reed. Back in mid-December, McDermott signed a deal until summer 2018 at the Madejski Stadium, replacing Steve Clarke.In a statement, Reading said: After careful consideration, the board of Reading Football Club have taken the difficult decision to relieve Manager Brian McDermott of his duties. McDermott has been sacked after just five months of his second spell in charge of the Royals We would like to sincerely thank Brian for all his hard work since his return to the club in December 2015 and wish him well in his future career. The board of Reading Football Club will now undertake a rigorous recruitment process over the next few weeks to identify the right man to lead this club forward and into the 2016-17 season. Reading finished the season in 17th place and well clear of the relegation places, with the team winning nine of their 30 league and FA Cup matches under McDermott.But McDermotts fate may have been sealed as his charges failed to win any of their last seven games.McDermott joined Readings coaching staff in September 2000 and was appointed manager just over nine years later.Under his stewardship the Royals were promoted to the Premier League in 2012, but after a run of four successive defeats, the following March McDermott was dismissed. Also See: Davies leaves Royals for Celtic Reading sign Gravenberch Robson-Kanu released Sky Bet manager specials Miguel Andujar Yankees Jersey . -- Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman is undergoing surgery to repair a broken bone above his left eye but has no other serious injuries after being hit in the face by a line drive in a spring training game. Gleyber Torres Yankees Jersey . - Veteran Kings defenceman Robyn Regehr, sidelined since Game 1 of the Anaheim series, says hes close to returning. https://www.cheapyankees.com/501g-tyler-wade-jersey-yankees.html .J. -- After getting permission from his 7-year-old daughter, New York Giants offensive lineman David Diehl has retired after an 11-year career that included two Super Bowl championships. Billy Martin Jersey . The NFL announced Friday that the Texans sixth-year veteran offensive lineman will replace Philadelphia Eagles tackle Jason Peters in the Jan. Johnny Damon Yankees Jersey .Boston beat the Nashville Predators 5-3 on Tuesday night and celebrated consecutive wins for the first time in more than a month.TORONTO - The Kansas City Royals have recalled third baseman Mike Moustakas from Triple-A Omaha and activated left-hander Francisley Bueno from the 15-day disabled list. Infielder Danny Valencia was placed on the 15-day DL with a sore left hand, and right-hander Aaron Brooks was optioned to Omaha. Moustakas was at third base and batting eighth against the Blue Jays on Sunday. The four-yyear veteran and one-time top prospect was batting just .dddddddddddd152 with four home runs and 17 RBIs when he was demoted to the minor leagues earlier this month. He appeared in eight games with Omaha, batting .355 with one homer and eight RBIs. Valencia injured his hand on a swing on May 24, and missed five games before returning to the lineup Friday and going hitless in two games. ' ' '