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English club Reading are in advanced talks over a takeover led by US businessman Rob Couhig, according to The Guardian.

The League One club were originally handed a 4th April deadline to find a new buyer, after their current owner, Chinese businessman Dai Yongge, was disqualified in March. Last week, the English Football League (EFL) extended the deadline until 22nd April.

In a statement on Wednesday 9th April, Reading confirmed that they are in ‘advanced dialog

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