After news that Belgian giants Standard Liege are 'interested' in fan favourite Yakou Meite, it brings a stark reminder that the end of the season is little over a month away.
With loans and free agents signed over the summer, many were on short-term deals with the aim of being competitive for the 2022/23 campaign.
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Only eight games remain and despite currently sitting nine points clear, this is set to be reduced to just three in the near future as the EFL look set to impose a six-point deduction.
The future remains uncertain, both on and off the field, as 15 players look set to leave RG2 after a final-day clash with relegation rivals Huddersfield Town.
Take a look at the players below, and how many times they have played for the Royals this season.
LOAN DEALS
Joe Lumley, 35 appearances
Tyrese Fornah, 30 appearances
Jeff Hendrick, 38 appearances
Cesare Casadei, 7 appearances
Mamadou Loum, 31 appearances
Baba, 20 appearances (49 across two spells)
PERMANENT DEALS
Shane Long, 29 appearances (232 across two spells)
Lucas Joao, 29 appearances (112 in total)
Junior Hoilett, 33 appearances (60 in total)
Yakou Meite, 24 appearances (162 in total)
Dejan Tetek, 0 appearances (21 in total)
Nesta Guinness-Walker, 22 appearances
Scott Dann, 12 appearances (30 in total)
Amadou Mbengue, 23 appearances
Liam Moore, 3 appearances (234 in total)
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