Reading are eyeing a move for striker Scott Hogan from Championship rivals Brentford when the transfer window reopens next month, HITC Sport understands from sources close to the club.
Reading boss Jaap Stam has made striking reinforcements his top priority in the January transfer window and Hogan is understood to figure highly on his wanted list.
Hogan has been in superb form for Brentford this season with 11 goals in 20 appearances to make his second highest scorer in the Championship behind Newcastle United's Dwight Gayle.