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Steve Clarke has rejected the chance to move to Fulham .

The Royals’ boss looked set to take over at Craven Cottage following talks with the west London club during the past 24 hours, reports GetReading.

Speculation increased this morning that an announcement was imminent when Reading cancelled a planned press conference where Clarke was due to speak.

But it is understood he has now made a major u-turn and decided to stay at Madejski Stadium.

Clarke took training as usual today at Hogwood Park ahead of Saturday’s home game against Bolton Wanderers and he is now due to hold a press conference tomorrow morning at the training ground.

The Cottagers currently sit four places and four points behind Royals in the Championship.