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Reading are in talks to sign Manchester United defender Tyler Blackett.

Reds boss Jose Mourinho has told the 22-year-old he can leave Old Trafford this summer - and Royals have now opened negotiations over a move.

The club discussed the possibility of signing Blackett earlier in the summer - but opted to keep their options open as they also looked elsewhere.

But now they have returned to Blackett and stepped up their interest in the United man, who watched Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Brighton from an executive box at Madejski Stadium

Talks are ongoing with both the player - who getreading understands is desperate to work with Jaap Stam - and United over a permanent switch to Berkshire.

Royals see Blackett as a left-back and he would be signed as competition for Jordan Obita, but he can also operate as a centre-back