Reading are swooping for Manchester United defender Tyler Blackett.

The Sun says Blackett is close to a move to Reading.

The Manchester United kid is not part of boss Jose Mourinho's plans and is free to leave.

Blackett, 22, struggled on loan at Celtic last season and could have a fresh start under United legend Jaap Stam at the Madejski.

The signing of Eric Bailly has seen him drop down the pecking order at Old Trafford and Blackett will now be hoping to rebuild his reputation elsewhere.