Reading FC could be nearing the end of their search for a new owner after a turbulent season that fueled a parliamentary debate over the future of English football. In a statement, the club and chief manager Mark Bowen praised fans and staff for their commitment to the club during back-to-back points deductions due to financial problems. 4,444 4,444 Royals have received 16 points in less than two years, including more than six points this year for late payments to staff – and late payments to HMRC could bring even more points depending on the decision. – the disciplinary council goes. TheClub’s problems sparked a campaign to pressure current owner Dai Yongge to hand over control to a new owner. Now and#039;need encouragement#039; According to Bowen, there is interest in taking over the club.He said: andquot;We are discussing, negotiating and dealing with an increasingly encouraging number of people, all of whom we believe are capable of making viable purchase offers.andquot;Obviously the nature of those negotiations, the structure of the offers and the identities of those individuals must remain private for legal reasons and for the successful sale of the club. It is also very difficult to speculate on the timelines involved, but I am very confident that this process is now nearing a much-needed conclusion.andquot;The club’s ownership issue has sparked a wider debate about English football clubs and their owners, with Reading East MP Matt Rodda bringing the issue to Parliament this week.An MP has called for the club to act as a pilot for a proposed new independent football regulatory body.Mr. Rodda said in the House of Commons: andquot; Plain and simple, as loyal fans did last week in March, we want our reading back. The story of what is happening to our wonderful club is simply heartbreaking. It’s terrible and I could use much less parliamentary language – as was sometimes heard as we walked along the A33.andquot;andquot;The situation we are facing is in complete contrast to the history and traditions of our great club.andquot;The Government has promised to introduce a Football Governance Bill to create a new regulator that will involve fans and create new tests for both potential owners and managers. Fans are also given the right to veto changes to badges, home shirt colors and club names.But a government minister, Sir John Whittingdale, said it was not possible to commit to a pilot.He said: andquot;I fully understand the difficulties of Reading Football Club, as described by the honorable gentleman, and I understand his desire for measures to be put in place as soon as possible. I’m afraid I can’t commit to a pilot at this stage, but I can tell him that the experience of Reading FC and other clubs will continue to inform policy and decision-making around the creation of the regulator.andquot;Mr Yongge Dai is currently facing allegations of misconduct by the English Football League, which has referred the matter to an independent disciplinary committee.The Commission’s decision is expected in the next eight weeks..