A winding-up petition has been lodged against Renhe Sports Management Co Limited, the holding company through which Dai Yongge owns Reading Football Club.
The controversial owner of the football club has been the subject of protests from supporters for the past 16 months and although many had hoped he would have departed by now, this process has been extended after a deal with American Rob Couhig collapsed at the 11th hour last month.
In seven years of owning the clubs, hundreds of millions of pounds has been spent but the club have dropped from the brink of the Premier League to fighting for survival in League One while battling transfer embargoes and points deductions.
The Reading Football Club Limited were served two winding-up petitions last season for unpaid taxes and also received one in 2020 due to agency fees.
These were settled before the arranged court date.
As can be seen on the Courts and Tribunals Service, lawyer firm Walker Morris have lodged fresh a winding-up petition against the holding company, Renhe Sports Management Co Limited, relating to fees connected to Mr Couhig's failed takeover attempt over the summer.
Walker Morris were previously Mr Dai's legal representation on the sale. He has since changed representation since the Couhig deal collapsed.
It is understood that papers were served last week, but this winding-up order does not materially impact the club or its operating at present and there are no threats of EFL action.
The club remain in a period of exclusivity with an unknown party and a deal is 'progressing.'
Reading Football Club and Walker Morris were approached for comment.
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