Reading FC in new takeover talks
The club say they've entered a new period of 'exclusivity'
Reading Football Club has entered into talks with a potential new owner.
The period of 'exclusivity' comes shortly after a deal with former Wycombe owner Rob Couhig ended abruptly just as it seemed the deal was about to be completed.
This afternoon a club statement was released:
"The Club can confirm it has agreed to a period of exclusivity with a potential purchaser. Both parties are working hard to finalise terms with the intention to complete a sale at the earliest opportunity. This exclusivity period also includes further provision to fund the club until the transaction’s intended completion.
"The proposed sale will include Mr Dai’s shareholding in The Reading Football Club Limited, as well as the Select Car Leasing Stadium and Bearwood Park Training Ground."
The statement also included details of a new sanction against the club:
"As of today, the Club can also confirm that - alongside the requirement to operate under the terms of its business plan - it has today been placed under a formal registration embargo by the EFL (English Football League).
"This embargo has been implemented, as per EFL regulations, due to the late filing of financial accounts to Companies House, and relates to the 2022-23 accounting period. We are working closely with our auditing partner to finalise these accounts at the earliest opportunity – at which point the embargo will be lifted immediately."
Fans will be hoping these talks are the real deal.