Reading FC have reportedly paid £600,000 to sign George Earthy from West Ham United, with the Hammers retaining a percentage of any future sale. The 21-year-old midfielder completed a permanent move to Berkshire on a three-year contract, though both clubs have kept financial details undisclosed. The figure emerged from a West Ham fan-operated account on X, which hosts a podcast and runs a Hammers-focused site. West Ham has not confirmed the fee, describing it as undisclosed, while Reading’s management continues to build their League One squad. Earthy, who joined West Ham’s academy as a youth player, made his Premier League debut in 2024 and gained Championship experience via loans at Bristol City. His first season with the Robins saw 40 appearances and three goals, earning him Bristol City’s Young Player of the Year award. Reading see the move as a chance to integrate a young, experienced midfielder into Leam Richardson’s squad, adding competition for attacking roles alongside Bristol City loanee Josh Stokes.