The Senegalese defender is said to have been slated by chairman John Madjeski after refusing to take part in a reserve fixture towards the end of last season.
Mowbray is said to be looking to strengthen his defence as they seek Premiership survival, and defender Martin Albrechtsen is still set to decide whether his future lies at the Hawthorns.
Other Premiership new arrivals Stoke City have also been linked with a possible move the Reading defender, and now Play off winners Hull City who overcame Bristol City with a 1-0 victory at Wembley yesterday will also now join the race to snap up available players.
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