ANDY CARROLL is reportedly in talks over a move to French outfit Amiens SC.
The former West Ham and Newcastle ace has played for League One side Reading since last September.
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Andy Carroll is reportedly closing in on a move to Amien SCCredit: Getty
But Carroll, 34, now hop over the channel to play in the French second tier.
According to The Daily Telegraph, the striker has already travelled 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.
And the potential deal has left fans confused on 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 Gael 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.
Carroll married long-term partner, and reality TV star, Billi Mucklow last year.
Earlier this month, Carroll was filmed at a house party dancing with a DJ called Kitty McPaws.
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