Reading have reportedly registered their interest in signing Chelsea defender, Ethan Ampadu on loan according to journalist, Courtney Friday. 

The Blues youngster struggled for a consistent run in the first-team, and Frank Lampard has recently confirmed that he is willing to let the Welshman leave the club on loan for the upcoming season.

A number of clubs are likely to be rivalling Reading to the potential signing of the 18-year-old, who is clearly highly-rated at Stamford Bridge.

Ampadu first made his debut for Chelsea back in 2017, and has gone on to make 12 appearances in total for the Premier League side.

Reading will be hoping to add additional depth to their squad ahead of their league campaign, and if they were to land his signature, then they would have a versatile player on their hands, who can play in defence or in midfield.

It's safe to say that plenty of Reading fans were keen to see Ampadu arrive at the Madejski Stadium before the new season.

See the best of the reaction from Twitter below....