Hamer deal on ice

May 27 2008 By Tim Street

Ben Hamer

Brentford boss Andy Scott admitted he is keeping his eyes on other keepers in case his favoured deal to land Ben Hamer on a season-long loan falls through.

It was rumoured last week that the Bees were close to striking a deal with Reading and Hamer, who was on loan at Griffin Park for much of last season.

But Scott said: "I have talked to Reading again this week, but the situation has not changed (that Hamer needs to sign a new deal with the Royals first).

"he fact Reading were relegated hasn't changed matters, they're still looking to send Ben out on loan.

"So although Ben liked it here, if a bigger club comes in he might decide to go there, so I'm looking at other keepers too."