Reading: Supporters' group criticises club for inviting offers for training ground

Reading owner Dai Yongge is 'open' to a sale of the club's training ground Bearwood Park.

A statement from Reading owner Dai Yongge and chief executive Dayong Pang - inviting offers for their training ground - is "plainly ridiculous", says supporters' group Sell Before We Dai.

On Sunday the League One club said Bearwood Park could be sold to raise funds before a takeover is completed.

BBC Sport understands there is a club cash shortfall of about £1m for March.

"It is an entirely inappropriate and unprofessional use of the club's communications channels," it said.

"Issuing a come and get me plea for the training ground whilst trying to sell the club itself is plainly ridiculous."

Reading would likely face a further points deduction if the money cannot be raised by the end of the month.

'Confusion for potential investors'

Protest group Sell Before We Dai also says it could heavily impact their hunt to find a new owner.

"It sends a very confusing message to potential investors," they said.

"Is the training ground now not involved in the sale? Previously Yongge and co had said they wanted to sell everything together.

"This sort of incoherent nonsense is another example of the unsettling chaos fans, players and staff have had to endure under Yongge and Pang."

Reading have had three points deductions this season, with a total of 16 points docked across the past three campaigns.

The Royals' fight to remain a League One side took a blow on Saturday as they lost 2-1 to Wycombe Wanderers.

Ruben Selles' side sit 18th in the division with two wins in their past five games, five points above the relegation zone.