Stoke City have emerged as a rival to Bristol City for Reading’s Andy Rinomhota, Bristol Live understands, as the midfielder edges closer to the exit door in Berkshire.
The Potters, who have former City head coach Dean Holden as Michael O’Neill’s No2, are keen to add another defensive-minded midfielder to their squad and have identified Rinomhota as a summer target.
The 25-year-old is one of several first-team players out of contract at the Royals and despite being offered a new deal at the Select Leasing Car Stadium, the club are understood to have yet received a response.
