Reading are currently on the lookout for new players after the departure of many loanees and out-of-contract players this summer.

One position that the Royals will be looking to strengthen is the forward position, after Nelson Oliveira's return to Norwich City.

The Berkshire side are currently looking to move a number of attacking players out of the Madejski Stadium. One of these players is Jon Dadi Bodvarsson, who could be on his way to The Den to link up with Millwall. According to The Sun, the two clubs have agreed a £750,000 deal for the Icelandic international.

Another player who's looking for a move after being transfer listed by the club is Marc McNulty, who arrived at the Madejski Stadium last summer after gaining promotion with Coventry City in the League Two play-off final.

Even though Reading may have been put off signing lower league players after the arguably failed signing of McNulty from Coventry City, Reading have been linked with more lower league strikers in this summer transfer window.

One of these players on Reading's radar is Southend United striker Charlie Kelman, as per FLW Chief Editor Sam Rourke.

The Royals will have been given a glimpse of the 17-year-old last Saturday, when the two sides met in a friendly match.

Here's two pros and two cons to Reading signing the promising Southend United striker this summer....

Pro: He would fit with our transfer budget

Reading are currently under a 'soft' transfer embargo by the EFL, after being in breach of profit and sustainability rules. This means that Reading aren't able to sign any players unless they are given the green light by the EFL.

This embargo also means the club will not be able to make expensive signings, whether that's in terms of wages or transfer fees.

Southend United might be willing to sell if the price is right for Kelman, in which the club will be looking to gain a higher position in League One.

The potential transfer fee could help the League One side do just that. It could be a deal that suits both parties, with the Royals getting a promising 17-year-old for a fee which isn't too inflated. Making cost-effective signings will be crucial to Reading's success in the near future.

Pro: He has experience in the league

Despite only being 17, Kelman already has experience playing for Southend United's first team. This is in a league which is quite physically demanding, just like the second tier.

Making the step up from youth level to the senior team is a huge jump which should not be understated. Players who impress at youth level often don't make it in the first team because of the difference in physicality between the youth leagues and the professional leagues.

With Reading having a lot of younger players in the first team, it's important that Reading can get players with maximised first team experience. Kelman has already got that experience, despite only being 17 years old. The youngster only turns 18 in November of this year.

Con: The Royals need experience

As mentioned in the last point, Reading have a lot of younger players in the first team squad. Part of this is because of the amount of players that have been released and transfer listed by the club, many of which had experience in abundance.

Reading desperately need to replace these players who provided experience and a calm head in the dressing room. The prospect of playing younger players next season is exciting a lot of Reading supporters.

However, it's important that there's a nice mix of youth and experience in the first team for the upcoming season. Something that Charlie Kelman can't provide a lot of, is experience.

Con: Where's the goals?

Despite an impressive scoring record in Southend United’s youth setup, Kelman hasn’t exactly set League One alight with his goals. This could be a factor that could disappoint Reading supporters if they do go ahead and sign the striker.

The Berkshire side desperately need a proven goalscorer after Nelson Oliveira’s return to Norwich City this summer. Will Kelman be able to replace the goals that Oliveira provided? It’s doubtful that he will be able to.

Even though the price for Kelman could be reasonable and within Reading’s budget. Reading desperately need value for money after poor dealings in the transfer market over the last few years. With the soft transfer embargo, this is even more important.