Reading are now the only team in the EFL yet to make a signing, temporary or permanent, in the summer transfer window.

Currently unable to operate until takeover talks progress, which is looking promising with former Wycombe Wanderers chief Rob Couhig, the Royals' pre-season preparations have been seriously hampered.

Ruben Selles' side weren't alone in this until recently, with League Two Morecambe operating under an EFL transfer embargo for most of the last few months due to HMRC-related issues.

However, the Shrimpers have since resolved this issue and within days decided to formally announce 15 new signings ahead of the new campaign.

This, overnight, made them the busiest side in the EFL having been the slowest movers until that point.

In the entire EFL, comprised of 72 teams, it is now just the Royals yet to announce a new registration.

When the 20 sides from the Premier League are added into the mix, they are one of just four teams in the professional football system in England without a new face.

Fulham, Liverpool and Manchester City are the three clubs in the top flight yet to make a move in the window.

There is hope, and now a level of expectation, that a deal to buy the club is confirmed within the next fortnight, which would then allow incomings ahead of the season kicking off on August 10.