Reading are leading the chase for Lens starlet Geoffrey Kondogbia and are set to hold talks with the player, Sky Sports understands.
Reading close on Lens ace
Reading are leading the chase for Lens starlet Geoffrey Kondogbia and are set to hold talks with the player, Sky Sports understands.
The 19-year-old midfielder is rated very highly and has attracted interest from Juventus.
In England, Newcastle, Everton and Sunderland were closely linked - but now Reading have emerged in pole position and are close to sealing a deal.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Kondogbia said: "I would love to join the Premier League, but there is nothing concrete yet.
"I am aware of the interest."
