Speculation has run and run about Alf's future in the final year of his contract.
We understand Reading have now agreed a fee in the region of £350,000 with add ons, beating off competition from West Ham, Coventry and also local rivals Sheffield Wednesday who already had three bids turned down.
Le Fondre, who has hit 58 goals for the Millers in 106 games, will now travel to agree personal terms with the deal set to be completed over the weekend.