JAMIE Mackie is also on Reading's radar, as they look to sign two Nottingham Forest players at once.
Striker Simon Cox is understood to have held talks with the Royals last night, over a permanent switch to the Reds' Championship rivals.
It is understood that Mackie could now be set to move to Berkshire on loan – although Forest do have a replacement lined up in the form of Sheffield Wednesday winger Michael Antonio.
Forest are understood to be close to sealing a £1.5m deal for the 24-year-old.
He had a number of Premier League scouts watching him last season.
Forest boss Stuart Pearce is keen to add pace to his attack – and his slashing of the City Ground wage bill could free up the cash for a move for another striker.
Pearce has stated that a deal for a player is close, and seems set to add Antonio to his squad before the visit of Blackpool this weekend.