Former Tottenham and Leeds United coach Gus Poyet is interested in the vacant manager's job at Reading.

The Uruguayan is keen on the Royals post after Steve Coppell stepped down this week and said: "I think it's a massive club.

"Of course I don't know what's going to happen, so I have to be respectful with the club. If there is an opportunity then I would be interested. I want to put my things on the pitch. Be in charge. Make decisions. I think that's the way I am.

"I think I have to be grateful to Dennis Wise and Juande Ramos. They gave me the chance to be an assistant, but now I think it's time for myself."