Reading manager Steve Coppell does not expect to sell any of his squad before the start of the Championship season next weekend.Coppell has only lost Dave Kitson to Stoke this summer and has warned managers that any sales after the start of the season will cost them more.
He said: "I speak to [director of football] Nick Hammond almost every day and really, nothing is happening.
"There could be certain players who are the target of Premier League clubs so we could be exposed with less than a week to go before the season starts, but I'm not anticipating any action.
"I know the transfer window is open until the end of August but if business is going to be done after our season starts we won't have time to adjust.
"That means a lot more money, there will be a premium. I think Premier League clubs can appreciate that from all Championship clubs."
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Steve Coppell is a good manager in all aspects except for plater transfers. Reading have made some good signings but they did very little to dtay in the Premiership. When you purchase someone like Leroy Lita and then loan him out. Recall him when he's playing well but not use him it beggars belief.
Other signings have not worked out but he (Coppell) has never really comitted to signing big players. just look around you Steve. If you want to compete at the top buy quality.
life long Loyal Royal
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