HITC Sport understands Reading have bid for the Fulham keeper.
David Button: A target for Reading
Reading have targeted a move for goalkeeper David Button from Championship rivals Fulham, HITC Sport understands from sources close to the club.
Reading are on the lookout for a new goalkeeper with Ali Al-Habsi in talks over a move to Saudi Arabia with Al-Hilal.
Former Tottenham trainee Button joined Fulham from Brentford last summer after a successful three-year spell at Griffin Park.
Button started last season as No.1 goalkeeper for Slavisa Jokanovic’s side, but lost his place to Marcus Bettinelli for the final eight games of the campaign, including the Championship play-off semi-final ties against Reading.
Fulham’s David Button saves from Brentford’s Scott Hogan
Reading boss Jaap Stam is thought to be an admirer of Button as he looks to bring in an experienced keeper to replace Al Habsi at the Madejski Stadium.
A number of keepers have been linked with a move to Reading and now the Royals have firmed up their interest in Button with a bid for the former England Under-20 international.
It remains to be seen if Fulham would consider selling Button to a direct Championship rival as both clubs have ambitions of challenging for promotion to the Premier League next season.
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