What is the latest news and transfer rumours at Reading FC right now?

Championship outfit Reading look set to have a busy summer as they look to enjoy a productive transfer window at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.

Several key first-teamers are out of contract and with this, plans will need to be put into place to ensure they are ready to move for alternatives if some of these players opt against extending their stay in Berkshire.

However, they won’t be alone in wanting to make the most of the free agent and loan markets, two markets they will be reliant on as they look to rebuild their team within a business plan they agreed with the EFL last November.

This plan means they will need to remain within a certain budget if they are to avoid being sanctioned with a further six-point penalty, something that could be costly in their quest to remain afloat in the second tier once again next term.

Already bringing Mark Bowen in behind the scenes to try and improve their fortunes, that news of his return was received positively by many supporters of the second-tier side and they will be hoping this appointment sets the tone for the rest of the summer.

Focusing on the present, we take a look at some of the latest news and transfer rumours involving the Berkshire outfit in the last week.

McDermott provides hope

Former promotion-winning boss Brian McDermott believes the Royals could finally be on the right track after appointing Mark Bowen and Brian Carey as two key figures behind the scenes.

There had been a lot of criticism regarding the way the club was run prior to these appointments and questions regarding recruitment – but both of these additions in recent weeks have been well-received by many supporters with a busy summer ahead.

Manager Paul Ince will need all the help he can get in trying to