Image:Mills: Stoke set to test Reading's resolve to hold onto their captain
Skysports.com understands that Stoke have joined the race for Reading defender Matt Mills.
Potters join Wolves and Leicester in pursuit of Reading skipper
Skysports.com understands that Stoke have joined the race for Reading defender Matt Mills.
Wolves and Leicester have so far led the way in pursuit of the 24-year-old centre-half's signature.
Reading have confirmed they have turned down a bid from Wolves while Leicester are believed to be considering a move for Mills.
But Stoke are now thought to be lining up a bid to challenge Premier League rivals Wolves after asking the Royals about their captain.
The Championship outfit are thought to have valued Mills at £4million with Wolves having so far bid in the region of £3m.
But manager Brian McDermott insists they are not looking to cash in on their prized asset.
Mills joined Reading from Doncaster in 2009 for a fee in the region of £2m and last season he helped them reach the play-off final, where they were beaten 4-2 by Swansea.
