Reading are set to strengthen their defensive options by signing young Celtic defender Darren O’Dea on loan.

Reading agree terms to sign Chelsea’s England under-21 left-back Ryan Bertrand on a season-long loan.

Reading will entertain Burton in the first round of this season’s Carling Cup.

New Reading manager Brendan Rodgers will not stand in the way of any player who wants to leave the club.

New Reading manager Brendan Rodgers admitted the lure of returning to the Madejski Stadium was too much to prevent him from leaving Watford after just 192 days.

Reading director of football Nick Hammond does not expect Dave Kitson or Glen Little to return to the Madejski for a third time next season.

Reading have begun life without Steve Coppell by releasing four major players from his reign.

Steve Coppell says that he does want to return to management after leaving Reading but will initially take a break from the game.

Reading manager Steve Coppell has admitted he does not know whether he will still be at the helm of the Madejski Stadium outfit next season.

Reading defender Sam Sodje and Crystal Palace goalkeeper Daryl Flahavan have joined Leeds United on loan for the rest of the season.