Two rumoured Reading targets sealed deadline day moves to League One rivals.
The Royals failed to make a signing on the final day of the summer window, the first time the club were inactive on the last day of a window since 2023.
However, Sean Patton did sign a deal with the Under-21s, arriving from Irish side Derry City after a trial period in July.
While free agents are still able to sign throughout the year, no player under contract elsewhere can arrive until January.
Nottingham Forest released winger Josh Bowler late in the day- having not made an appearance for the club and sent out on multiple loans.
The 26-year-old had spent time at Bearwood over the summer, with the Royals keen on signing the winger who has predominantly played at Championship level his whole career.
However, the wide man opted to return to Blackpool on a two-year deal, a club where he impressed after first arriving back in 2021.
“I’m over the moon to be here and can’t wait to be back," Bowler told the club.
“The connection I felt to the Club and the supporters during my previous times here is something I have never experienced before. This is a special football club and we need to get it back to where it belongs.
“I’m so excited to be here and really looking forward to being back in Tangerine.”
Meanwhile, Port Vale have confirmed the signing of former Barnsley and West Brom striker Devante Cole.
The Royals were desperate for an experienced number nine to supplement young Mark O'Mahony, Jack Marriott arriving last week from Wrexham on a three-year deal.
The Valliants are winless in League One but looked promising in spells during their 1-0 defeat to Reading on Saturday, something Jamaica international Cole should help improve.
First-team manager, Darren Moore, said: “We’re delighted to have secured Devante’s signature – he's a player that had plenty of interest from various clubs but has ultimately chosen to be part of what we’re building here at Port Vale.
“He is a player with wonderful attributes, including a proven ability for scoring goals, and we’re all really pleased to have him on board.”
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