Reading top scorer Harvey Knibbs was linked with a move before the transfer window closed on Thursday.The 24-year-old signed a three-year contract in the summer and has maintained a good relationship with former Cambridge United team-mate Sam Smith.After scoring the equalizer against Leyton Orient on Saturday, the Aston Villa youngster has now scored 12 goals in all competitions this season, including a hat-trick against rivals Swindon Town in the EFL Trophy.Nelson Abbey, Nesta Guinness-Walker and Tom Holmes have all signed for other clubs this window, although Holmes has rejoined his boyhood club on loan until the end of the season. League One leaders Portsmouth for just £75,000.them in season.A number of Championship and League 1 clubs are awaiting progress on reading good form before the transfer window closes. Knibbs has scored 12 goals and provided five assists for struggling Reading this season.Football Insider’s Pete Oand#039;Rourke and a number of Championship and League One clubs are tracking late movers; For Knibbs.The deadline for entries is Thursday, February 1 at 11:00 p.m.striker Harvey Knibbs has attracted interest from Championship and League One clubs, according to Pete O’Rourke.Reading signed Knibbs from Cambridge United in the summer transfer window. The 24-year-old looked smooth then and has proven to be a star batsman since joining the Royals.In all competitions, Knibbs scored 12 goals and provided five assists in 35 appearances for the League One club. He has also been in strong form recently, operating on the wing or in the middle as a forward or attacking midfielder.But now Reading’s interest in their star came too late. Reporter Pete O’Rourke, writing from X, claimed that Championship and League One clubs are eyeing moves for Knibbs, who is under contract until the summer of 2026.Many Championship and League One clubs are expecting late transfers. in-form Read more before the transfer window closes. Knibbs has 12 goals and five assists for struggling Reading this season. #readingfc pic.twitter.com/EQuMRl7Kra— Pete Oand#039;Rourke (@SportsPeteO) January 30, 2024 It will be4 Chosen. The ownership problems of the stadium continued, putting both manager Ruben Selles and the entire club staff in a serious situation. They are 21st in the League One table and owner Dai Yongge continues to trouble them.Opportunistic BusinessIt’s safe to say that there are opportunistic parties who could see Reading as a good place to jump in before the window closes. Sure, it takes advantage of a dire situation, but that doesn’t stop sides from taking advantage of their opportunities to sign talented players on potentially cheap deals.Tom McIntyre to Portsmouth for £75,000. That fee may be so low because his contract runs until the end of the season, but it’s still a bargain for Pompey given his Championship experience.If Knibbs was interested, you’d think he’d aim for more. He has played a lot more this season and with a few years left on his contract there is still a lot of value in the player..