Jayden joined the Royals youth side in 2023 before graduating into the first-team.
Going from bit-part to regular first-teamer, the Chelsea youngster decided to turn down a new offer from Reading in order to join Exeter City.
He moved to St James Park having scored seven goals in nearly 50 appearances.
The former Royal would go on to have his most prolific season in League One scoring 19 goals and providing two assists in 46 games.
According to journalist Alan Nixon, Bristol City have turned their attention to the Grecians forward as their attempt to pry another former royal in Dom Ballard from Leyton Orient has seen multiple rejections.
In other Bristol City news, Josh Stokes is heavily linked with a move to Reading after a successful loan spell with Stockport County.
The 22-year-old signed for Bristol City in 2024 after impressing during his debut season with Aldershot Town.
Since joining the Robins he has enjoyed two successful loans spells with Cambridge United and Stockport County both in League One.
Stokes predominantly plays as an attacking midfielder and has made 52 appearances in the third tier whilst scoring 10 goals and providing four assists.
The attacking midfielder also helped Stockport County in their bid for promotion out of League One – where he played in the two semi-final legs against Stevenage and against Bolton Wanderers in the final.
Stokes is a versatile player who can play as a 10 but can also be played on the either wing.
He still has two years left on his contract with Bristol City, so a fee would be necessary to secure his services.