READING FC boss Jaap Stam has identified Tom Bradshaw and Sam McQueen as among Royals' top transfer targets this January.
The Welsh international has netted 11 times for the Tykes this season and has attracted interest from several Championship clubs.
The Shrewsbury-born striker began his career at Aberystwyth Town before moving to his home town club 2009.
He went on to play 98 games for Shrewsbury, scoring 17 goals, before sealing a transfer to Walsall.
Bradshaw found profilic form at Bescott Stadium, scoring 40 goals in 86 games before moving to Championship side Barnsley.
Southampton full-back, Sam McQueen. Picture: Stuart Martin.
Royals have been searching for a striker since last summer and when asked about his interest in Bradshaw, Stam stated: "There are certain players within the league we’re looking at, but everything is about how much financially we can do."
Derby County striker Chris Martin is another possible target, with the Rams willing to listen to offers for the 29-year-old or allow him to leave on loan.
Stam also revealed Southampton's 22-year-old full-back Sam McQueen is also transfer target, although the deal would most likely be a loan move should it go through.
The Dutchman finally admitted Reading may have to sell players in order to bring new faces to Madejski Stadium before January 31 following strong interest in the likes of centre-back Liam Moore.
JS confirms #readingfc may have to sell players to raise funds to bring others in this window. #readingfc
— Anthony Smith (@Smudgersport) January 10, 2018
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