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Reading hope to seal a move for Alex Fernandez by the weekend.

The 22-year-old is already in England and is undergoing a medical this afternoon ahead of completing a season-long loan switch from Espanyol.

Fernandez, who played against Reading on Saturday during the 0-0 draw at Madejski Stadium, started his career with Real Madrid before joining Espanyol in 2013.

He has spent the past two seasons with the Barcelona-based club, although he had a short time on loan in Croatia last season with Rijeka, scoring twice in as many games.

The central midfielder, who can also operate out wide, could even sign as early as today. But even if the move does go through, he is not expected to feature against Birmingham City on Saturday.

It is understood Reading will have an option to sign Fernandez for €1.8 million at the end of his loan deal.

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