Reading boss Ruben Selles has confirmed that an 'internal process' is underway between the club and Head of Football Operations Mark Bowen.

The 60-year-old Welshman was previously a player and manager in Berkshire but took over as Head of Football Operations in 2022.

In July, the Norwich City legend was banned by the Football Association for being found guilty of placing 95 bets on football matches between April 2022 and January 2024.

First broken by the Times, it is understood that Reading have sacked Bowen for ‘bringing the club into disrepute.’

However, Bowen has reportedly taken legal action and lawyers now acting on his behalf may point to the outcome of other disciplinary matters at the club.

A disciplinary panel in May ruled that former CEO Nigel Howe, Head of Academy Michael Gilkes and club secretary Sue Hewett had breached regulations and saw the club fined £200,000.

Howe- who is heading up the club's sale process- has been banned from football from November.

Selles, who worked closely alongside Bowen, was asked over his whereabouts.

"There is an internal process ongoing with Mark Bowen and the club," he told media ahead of Leyton Orient's visit on Saturday. "It is a little bit complicated for me to comment so I can confirm there is an internal process, but I cannot make any comment because it is between Mark and the person. When Mark or the club are ready, they will make a full comment on the situation."