Transfer deadline day is not only upon us but nearing a close. 31 days of rumours, bids, and done deals all leading to where we are now: the final six hours.

Dozens of deals across the football pyramid are set to be completed before the sands of time run out on yet another transfer window. But how do things stand at Reading?

What time does the transfer window shut?

11PM

Are Reading close to making any signings?

Unfortuantely, the answer appears to be 'no'. Reading have been hoping to add defensive reinforcements to Veljko Paunovic's squad but as each minute ticks by, pessimissm grows. 

As things stand, the squad Reading entered deadline day with is the squad they'll leave with.

What about departures?

Rumours of an imminent exit for striker George Puscas and centre-back Liam Moore have floated around Twitter but both remain Reading players and the situation is likely to stay that way when the window slams shut.

UPDATE: It now appears that George Puscas might be on his way out. Romanian journalist Emanuel Rosu is reporting that Puscas has agreed a deal to join Pisa on loan. More when we get it in this rapidly changing situation...

Much has been made of Moore wanting out after he was stripped of the captaincy but it appears Reading will be stuck with the defender until the summer.

Reading Chronicle: Liam Moore will be sticking around at Reading until the summer, as things stand. Image by: JasonPIXLiam Moore will be sticking around at Reading until the summer, as things stand. Image by: JasonPIX

In better news, Reading are now almost certain to retain John Swift and Tom Holmes until at least the summer. Swift has been the subject of interest from multiple Premier League clubs while Nottingham Forest have attempted to sign Holmes. Both will be staying at Reading for the rest of the season.

What business have Reading already done?

In short...not a lot. The only player to join the club so far this month is goalkeeper Karl Hein on loan from Arsenal while the only notable departure was back-up shot-stopper Rafael Cabral. 

Where can I follow the latest updates?

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