Reading FC’s head of scouting Jared Dublin is set to depart the club after just five months in his role.
Dublin joined as part of the hierarchy in a summer shake up last year that saw Mark Bowen return to the club as head of football operations and Brian Carey as director of recruitment.
However, Dublin is reportedly close to joining Championship side Stoke City after being approached by the Potters.
According to StokeonTrentLive, the Championship club are confident of having him in place as their new head of recruitment if he can secure a work permit.
The Potters finished in 16th place last season under manager Alex Neil who joined the club early last campaign after leaving Sunderland, who finished in the play-offs.
The American joined Reading’s recruitment team after a five year spell with Sheffield United which saw him work alongside rumoured Royals managerial target Chris Wilder.
Reading are still seeking to appoint a manager as the club prepares for life in League One after relegation from the Championship last season.
