Exclusive: Reading FC in pole position to beat Plymouth, Barnsley & Leyton Orient to Brighton transfer agreement

Reading are leading the race to sign Brighton & Hove Albion forward Mark O’Mahony on loan, Football League World has exclusively been informed.

The Royals are hoping to build on a vastly improved 24/25 season in League One next term, having climbed from 17th in 23/24 to seventh.

Noel Hunt’s side missed out on a play-off place by just three points, and have already made moves to strengthen their squad this summer, with goalkeeper Jack Stevens and centre-back Paudie O’Connor both arriving at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.