Nottingham Forest have held talks over signing Reading youngster Tyler Bindon, according to national reports.

The 20-year-old has been a revelation since arriving from LAFC in 2023, making nearly 80 appearances to date, captaining the team and finishing in the top three for Player of the Season in his debut campaign.

Already a regular for New Zealand, the central defender has caught the eye of many an admirer from higher up the pyramid and is out of contract in the summer.

Looking the most likely deadline day departure from the SCL Stadium, the Telegraph have reported that Champions League challengers Nottingham Forest have held talks.

The Reading Chronicle also understands this to be the case, although the Royals are looking for a loan back option for the remainder of the season to avoid immediately weakening the League One side.

Noel Hunt's team have received permission to sign a replacement for Wrexham forward Sam Smith today, with Billy Bodin the latest name linked with a loan move from Burton Albion.

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