Reading boss Ruben Selles is hoping to sign trialist Tivonge Rushesha.

The 21-year-old midfielder has featured on trial for the club for over a month and played in all of the friendly matches during pre-season.

Formerly of Swansea City, the former Wales Under-18 youngster made his first-team debut in 2019 during a 6-0 win in the Carabao Cup.

Despite both parties being keen on a move, the club are unable to register any more players for the EFL until the HMRC issue is resolved.

This same issue is currently preventing Charlie Savage from making a competitive debut for the club.c

Speaking after a 4-0 defeat to the Swans on Satuday, Selles laid his cards on the table regarding a deal.

"Absolutely. Tivonge has done a great job since he came in pre-season so we are just looking to formally add him to the squad," he admitted. "I think he is still a player who should be between our squad and Under-23 side but I think he has a lot of football in his legs. I know he has a brain to understand situations so I think he can be a really good player for Reading. One thing at a time. When we register him he can play for us. Maybe at the beginning of the season he will have more chances for a club like us because we lack some players, but we have a player there who could be important to us."