Nigeria international Joseph Akpala is on brink of temporarily ending his Werder Bremen nightmare, with Reading set to offer him a contract after impressing manager Nigel Adkins during trials .<br /><br />The championship side hope to complete the signing of the former Club Brugge ace before the close of the transfer window.<br /><br />Meanwhile,&acirc;&nbsp; Werder sporting director Thomas Eichin has recommended Akpala to Reading, stating that he will be a good acquisition should the club offer him a contract.<br /><br />Thomas Eichin told regional newspaper <i>Kreiszeitung Syke</i> : '' I am convinced that Joseph will show that he is a good guy, a good player.''<br /><br />Joseph Akpala's contract with Werder Bremen runs out in 2016. From all indications, The Royals will sign him on a season - long loan deal. <br /><br />He is in the possession of a Belgian passport and will escape the strict work permit requirements in the United Kingdom.<br /><br /><br />