Nigerian midfielder Sone Aluko is on the verge of joining Chinese Super League outfit, Beijing Renhe, from English Championship side Reading.
According to a report by football.london, the 30-year old, is currently in China to cement the deal ahead of the new season which starts on March 1.
Clubs in the Chinese league can still buy players until the transfer window closes on February 28.
Aluko was left out of Royals’ matchday squad for their Championship clash at Sheffield United last weekend.
He who joined Reading in August 2017 from fulham has featured 59 times for the club.
Chinese siblings Dai Yongge and Dai Xiu Li, who own Reading, also own Beijing Renhe.
Royals’ boss Jose Gomes hinted he would be bringing up a player from the club’s U23s squad to replace Aluko.
Reading are back in Championship action this weekend when they host Rotherham United at Madejski Stadium