 He expressed a desire to obtain a permanent deal, and following improving performances, it was announced on 24 April 2007 that Bikey had signed a three-year contract with Reading for a transfer fee in excess of £1 million.Bikey scored his first league goal for Reading in a 2–1 home defeat to Chelsea on 15 August 2007, which he celebrated with a triple somersault.He scored two more goals in a 2–1 home win over Birmingham City on 22 March.