Reading are interested in Republic of Ireland youth international Warren Davis, according to reports.
The 20-year-old of Drogheda United has scored seven goals in 20 appearances from out wide, earning a call-up to the Ireland Under-21s for the first time this month.
Making his debut at 17 and making over 80 appearances already, the forward is thought to be valued at six-figures, with Alan Nixon reporting that Blackpool and the Royals are fighting an unnamed Italian second tier side for his signature.
Reading supporters have been excited with the link due to the club's strong track-record of signing Irish talents.
Director of Recruitment, Brian Carey, is Irish as is manager Noel Hunt.
In the last 20 years, the likes of Kevin Doyle, Shane Long, Stephen Hunt and Paul McShane have shone on the international stage after spells with Reading.
Sorely-missed former Academy Director, Eamonn Dolan, and his brother Pat were both key figures in Irish football, giving the Royals an upper hand in recruitment during the 2000s.
Reading are yet to make a signing, with the transfer window now back open after a temporary closure last week.
Only seven players are confirmed to have signed on ahead of the new campaign, although co-CEO Joe Jacobson have confirmed that some players have signed new deals without official announcement at this date.
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