Reading boss Nigel Adkins is chasing Stoke City striker Cameron Jerome.
The People says Adkins is in talks with Stoke for Jerome.
Adkins is prepared to pay £2million, but it depends on the Potters finding a new forward.
The Royals' boss is willing to wait for the loan window to re-open if Jerome is still out of favour.
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