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Bournemouth are keeping tabs on several Reading players as Eddie Howe plots a Madejski Stadium raid this summer.

The Cherries boss has been spotted watching Royals several times since the turn of the year and is becoming a bit of a regular in the directors box.

Howe has identified Oliver Norwood as a summer target, with a possible £3 million deal on the cards for the Northern Ireland midfielder.

But getreading understands he is also watching Jordan Obita and Jake Cooper - and is keen to take Michael Hector on loan from Chelsea next season.

Watch: Charles Watts on Eddie Howe's Mad Stad scouting trips

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Speaking at his weekly press conference at Hogwood Park on Thursday morning, Royals boss Brian McDermott insists he does not fear Premier League clubs coming in for some of his players this summer.

He said: “I don’t worry about it. If the players are playing well and someone from the Premier League wants them then I’ve had that before.

“I’ve lost Gylfi, Shane Long - I’ve lost big players but the club goes on.”

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