Former Tottenham and Chelsea boss Glenn Hoddle is being linked with the Reading job.
The Mirror says former England boss Hoddle has been out of football since resigning from Wolves three and a half years ago.
But Hoddle is tempted by the prospect of getting back into management and is understood to be heading Reading owner Sir John Madejski's shortlist for the job.
Madejski has placed Brian McDermott in temporary control of the Royals following last week's sacking of Brendan Rodgers after just 23 games at the helm.