Reading are launching a bid for Newcastle United goalkeeper Karl Darlow.

The Sun says Reading hope to land Darlow for £5million.

Darlow, 26, was part of Rafa Benitez's promotion-winning team last term but faces a fight for his place this season.

Benitez still has Tim Krul, Rob Elliot and England under-20s star Freddie Woodman in the keeper ranks at the club.

And Reading are looking for a new stopper as Ali Al-Habsi is set to move to the Middle East.

The Oman international, 35, is wanted by Saudi club Al-Hilal after two years with the Royals.