Reading are chasing a return for Chelsea defender Baba Rahman before the transfer deadline.
The Ghana full-back played almost 30 times on loan at the Royals last season, and has been linked with a return throughout the summer.
Reportedly attracting interest from Reading and West Brom, it is understood that the interest is concrete in Berkshire.
Awaiting a player exit before any moves can be approved by the EFL, due to a transfer embargo, striker George Puscas is on his way to a medical in Italy to sign for Genoa- leaving room for incomings.
Defender Naby Sarr, who has been training with the club for over a month, will be the first registered- potentially in time for next week's trip to Millwall.
It is thought that one or two more are wanted between then and the August 31 transfer deadline- a left-back being one.
22-year-old Nesta Guinness-Walker is the only registered left-back in the squad, but he missed the 1-0 win over Middlesbrough on Saturday due to a calf injury.
Seven first team players have already joined this summer, with keeper Dean Bouzanis and midfielder Sam Hutchinson making their debuts against the Teessiders.
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