ANDY CARROLL is reportedly in talks over a move to French outfit Amiens SC.
The former West Ham and Newcastle ace is currently at League One side Reading and has been since last September.
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Carroll, 34, now could be on his way out of the Royals as he has held talks over a move to Ligue 2.
According to The Daily Telegraph, the striker is at the club to “conclude the deal”.
Carroll has never played outside of England during his career having also turned out for the likes of Liverpool, West Brom and Preston North End.
However, fans have claimed the potential transfer to be “random” as they took to social media.
One Tweeted: “Random transfer rumour of the day… Andy Carroll is reportedly on his way to French second-tier side Amiens.”
A second commented: “The last club I’d expect him to go to.”
A third wrote: “Bit of a random move.”
A fourth declared: The random signing of the year, Mr. Andy Carroll.”
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A fifth said: “Here is the transfer of the summer. The Big Andy in Picardy.”
Another added: “What a throwback, big Andy moving towards the end of a transfer window.”
Should he complete the move then he will be team-mates with former Chelsea youngster Gaël Kakuta.
Carroll initially joined Reading on a four-month contract but was handed a longer deal after impressing.
In 31 league appearances for the club, he managed to net nine goals but could not help the club avoid relegation.
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