Reading are moving for Tottenham defender Dorian Dervite.

The Reading Chronicle says Reading boss Brendan Rodgers is close to landing 20-year-old Spurs' centre-back Dervite to strengthen his defence.

Royals need cover in that position as Michael Duberry has been released and talismanic defender Ivar Ingimarsson will be unavailable until September at the earliest as he recovers from knee surgery.