Striker Shane Long could be about to complete a Reading return - more than a decade after leaving the club.
The 88-cap Republic of Ireland forward has seen his contract at Southampton expire last month. After he wasn't part of the group that returned to pre-season training earlier this week it was confirmed he had left the club.
His exit brings to an end an eight-year association with the South Coast club. That opens up the option of moving elsewhere on a free transfer - and move back to the Royals has been mooted.
