With contract talks stalled the future of Reading’s Alex McCarthy is now in doubt after it was revealed he was one of a select few on Arsene Wenger’s summer shortlist.

The move for the 24-year-old is on the cards after Reading narrowly missed out on a play-off spot and it is said that the only outcome in which he would stay in was if they got promotion.

The Englishman has made 44 appearances this season and was just pipped by Kasper Schmeichel for goalkeeper of the season, Schmeichel also a target for the Gunners. Both had superb seasons with their respective teams.

It seems that Arsenal are surrendering the battle for Schmiechel’s signature who is expected to either stay at Leicester or leave for AC Milan in the summer hence why they are moving for McCarthy.

Arsenal have also been heavily criticised for the lack of ‘homegrown’ talent within the squad and a move for the Reading goalkeeper would be seen as a positive reaction to those cries.

Arsenal are needing a new goalkeeper with current second choice Lukasz Fabianksi likely to leave the club despite being offered an extension to his current deal as he wants to get first team football. McCarthy would enter the London club as a stern challenger for current goalkeeper Wocjiech Szczesny.