Since this article was published, Mark Harris has signed for Oxford United on a long-term deal and Sean Clare has joined Wigan Athletic on a three-year-deal.

Reading had been lining up moves for Cardiff City forward Mark Harris and Charlton Athletic midfielder Sean Clare, according to reports.

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The Royals, yet to make a summer signing, are unable to confirm transfer moves until they finish paying off a tax bill to HMRC.

Set a court date of August 9, the club are in the process of paying the rest off and hope to sort the issue imminently.

This will free the club up to permanently appoint manager Ruben Selles and push signings over the line.

Taking three on a pre-season trip to Spain, including Cambridge United favourite Harvey Knibbs, Harris and Clare are the latest names linked with a move to Berkshire.

According to Darren Witcoop of the Sunday Mirror, the club are trying to convince the players to be patient and wait for the bill to be paid.

24-year-old Harris was released by Cardiff City over the summer after scoring just three goals last season for the struggling Bluebirds.

With the club since 2016, the Wales international scored 10 goals in 95 appearances in total- as well as having three loan spells away from the Welsh capital.

Clare played nearly 50 times for Charlton last season, scoring once, but has been a regular in League Once since 2017.

Now 26, the Londoner can play at full-back or in midfield.

Since this article was first published, Mark Harris has signed for Oxford United on a long-term deal and Sean Clare has joined Wigan Athletic on a three-year-deal.