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Reading midfielder Sone Aluko is closing in on a departure from Royals.

The 29-year-old, signed from Fulham on a four-year deal in the summer of 2017, has been left out of the matchday squad for Reading's game with Sheffield United on Saturday afternoon.

And football.london understands Aluko is set to join Chinese Super League side Beijing Renhe.

Despite the English transfer window being shut, the Chinese transfer window is open until Thursday, February 28, which still allows Royals time to sort out the player's exit.

Aluko has played 59 times for Reading and scored four goals after signing for a club record fee a year and a half ago.

It is not known yet whether Aluko's move to China is a loan or permanent deal, but Reading will be looking to conclude the transfer as soon as possible as boss Jose Gomes continues his clear-out of the squad.

Beijing Renhe's owners are siblings Dai Yongge and Dai Xiu Li, who also own Reading.

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