1. Bennett told he can look for new club

Reading defender Alan Bennett claims it is hard being shown the exit at Madejski Stadium when other players are itching to jump ship.

2. Coppell sets transfer deadline

Steve Coppell has told Premier League clubs they have a three-week window in which to buy his players.

3. Leroy gets into a Lita bit of trouble

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Goals from Jimmy Kebe and Stephen Hunt helped Royals maintain their unbeaten pre-season – but the talk after this friendly on Saturday focused on Leroy Lita’s suspect temperament.

4. Coppell: 'Harper is happy to stay'

Steve Coppell has paid tribute to James Harper’s professionalism in the face of mounting transfer speculation.

5. Kunle: Let’s learn from other sports

Reading sport scientist Kunle Odetoyinbo hopes high-level athletes from other sports can help educate the Royals this pre-season.

6. Didcot Town 0 Royals 9

More than 2,000 fans turned out to watch Reading cruise to victory over part-timers Didcot at Loop Meadow Stadium on Saturday.

7. We know who we want

Nicky Hammond has confirmed that Reading are primed to enter the transfer market – if manager Steve Coppell wishes to do so.

8. Murty aims to lead another promotion bid

Graeme Murty wants to be the man to lead Reading straight back to the Premier League.

9. Coppell slams agents' transfer hype

Steve Coppell has hit out at the agents driving the transfer rumour mill – and believes players who believe the hype may be left high and dry.

10. Shorey and Harper so hard to replace, says Murty

Graeme Murty is desperate for Reading to hold onto his team-mates Nicky Shorey and James Harper despite the continuing interest of Premier League clubs in the pair.