
Reading are said to be ready to make a loan move to try and bring Steve Sidwell back to the club, according to reports.
Despite the fact that Royals boss Steve Coppell said during the week that he expected his former player to stay and fight for his place at Stamford Bridge, Coppell is now being linked with bringing him back to the Madejski Stadium in a loan move until the summer.
There is a long list of club's who have been linked with a move for Sidwell, but Coppell has maintained his good relationship with the player despite him leaving the Royals on a free transfer, and has indicated that he would be happy to bring him back to Berkshire.
A permanent deal worth £3m could be on offer in the summer if the loan goes through for Sidwell, who has found it difficult to get regular first team football with Chelsea.