1. Coppell sets transfer deadline

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

2. Coppell: 'Harper is happy to stay'

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

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. 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.

5. Murty aims to lead another promotion bid

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

6. Bikey praises drive to kick out racism

Andre Bikey has backed Reading’s commitment to stamping out racism in the English game.

7. 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.

8. Bicknell lines up secret British whizkid for Bees

Adam Bicknell is hoping to unleash a surprise British signing on the English Premier League - who could end up taking Bracknell Bees’ coach place on the second line.

9. 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.

10. Fearn backs Matejovsky to start season

Marek Matejovsky will be the only senior Reading player carrying a knock when pre-season training gets under way today.