'Patriotic' Gyan turns down Reading request of skipping 2017 AFCON before penning a loan contract, reports of failed medical 'lies'

Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has shown an unrivaled patriotic act by turning down a request from Reading to skip next year's Africa Cup of Nations - a proposal which led to the breakdown of talks between the two parties in the highly publicized loan move.

Gyan has shredded reports that he failed a medical at the Madejski Stadium as 'lies'.

The 30-year-old, who was in England to seal a loan switch from Chinese side Shanghai SIPG, appears unhappy about the fake reports and has suggested the move collapsed because of his forthcoming participation in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Am proud of my Country, No one can stop me from serving my country.. Ghana made me who I am today.. pic.twitter.com/vBCtpQc9O4

— ASAMOAH GYAN (@ASAMOAH_GYAN3) August 30, 2016

The Championship side wanted Gyan to skip next year's Africa Cup of Nations to be held in Gabon  before a deal could be finalised - a proposal the iconic Ghana captain rejected flatly.

The English side would have lost the Shanghai SIPG attacker for a period of five weeks if he represent his nation at the continental showpiece in Gabon from January-February, 2017.

Gyan is on a hunt for a new club with reports suggesting he could sign for a Premier League side before the transfer window shut on Wednesday.

Gyan enjoyed a successful two-year spell at Sunderland before making a big-money to the United Arab Emirates where he signed for Al Ain on a four-year deal.

By Patrick Akoto