Royals set to swoop for Rovers star

Premier League new-boys Reading have launched a surprise £5million raid on Blackburn Rovers for Junior Hoilett as they look to sensationally beat a whole host of clubs to his signature.

The lightning-fast forward has been one of the only bright sparks in a dismal season for the Ewood Park outfit who have been relegated to the Championship.

And with Brian McDermott looking to strengthen the Royals’s attacking options this summer, Hoilett has been earmarked as someone who could fit the bill at the Madejski Stadium.

The 21-year-old has been being linked with Bayern Munich, Tottenham, Arsenal and Newcastle United, but Reading are looking to steal a march on their competitors, who were waiting to sign the starlet when his contract runs out at the end of June.