HITC Sport understands Reading are hopeful of a deal for Ghana striker.

Sunderland’s Asamoah Gyan

Reading are leading the race to sign former Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan on loan from Chinese Super League team Shanghai SIPG, HITC Sport understands from sources close to the club.

Gyan has flown into England to hold talks with interested clubs as he closes in on a move back to the UK after spending two years with Sunderland before moving to UAE with Al Ain in 2012.

Asamoah Gyan spent two years at Sunderland

The 30-year-old has found his game time limited at Shanghai SIPG following the arrival of Brazilian striker Hulk at the Chinese Super League club and they are willing to send Gyan out on a season-long loan.

Asamoah in action for Ghana

Ghana’s all-time leading goalscorer, Gyan has played at three World Cups and helped his country to reach the quarter finals in 2010.

Fulham were understood to be leading the chase for Gyan, but the move has stalled after the club delayed on making a decision on the deal.

Reading are now ready to steal in and try and lure the striker to the Madejski Stadium as Jaap Stam looks to bolster his attacking options before the close of the transfer window.

Reading’s manager Jaap Stam

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