Reading make fourth signing of the summer
Josh Stokes signs on season-long loan
Reading Football Club has signed attacking midfielder Josh Stokes on a season-long loan.
The 22-year-old arrives from Bristol City, where he made three appearances after impressing in the National League with Aldershot Town.
Josh has spent the last two years on loan in League One, scoring eight goals in 34 appearances for Cambridge United in 2024/25 and five goals in 26 appearances for Stockport County last season.
While with the Hatters, Stokes featured twice at Wembley Stadium as the club lost both the EFL Trophy final and the League One play-off final.
Impact
Speaking on the signing, First Team Manager Leam Richardson said: "We're really pleased to bring Josh to Reading. He's a player we've followed for some time and one we believe has the qualities to make a real impact for us.
"He's creative, positive in possession and has the ability to unlock defences, whether that's with a pass, by carrying the ball or by contributing goals himself. He's already shown what he can do in League One and at 22, we feel there's still plenty more to come from him.
"Just as importantly, he's got a fantastic attitude. He wants to improve, he's hungry to work every day and he's fully bought into what we're trying to build here. We're looking forward to working with him and helping him take the next steps in his career."
Josh is the club's fourth summer signing.