If a play-off hangover were to exist, then Reading FC need to lay off the top six finishes for a while.

The Royals were within touching distance of a Premier League return when they took to the field against Huddersfield Town at Wembley in May, narrowly succumbing to defeat in a heart-breaking penalty shoot-out with David Wagner's men.

Never fully recovering, Jaap Stam's side slid down the table and eventually parted company with the Dutchman, with new boss Paul Clement having it all to do if he is to turn this club into promotion contenders once again.

Upgrading upon his striking options is a start with Jon Dadi Bodvarsson not the prolific man the new boss needs, with this quartet sure to emerge as targets in the coming months...

The Cheltenham Town striker is enjoying a break out season in League Two and appears ready to play at a much higher level.

The Robins have struggled to a mid-table finish, but Eisa has thrived, bagging over twenty goals and establishing himself as one of the deadliest forwards in the Football League.

At only twenty-three, Eisa looks set for big things and could be available for a nominal fee in the summer with Cheltenham unlikely to stand in the way should an offer that meets their demands surface.

This could be the best few hundred thousand Clement spends as a manager.

Another man proficient in the lower leagues, Peterborough striker Marriott will cost considerably more than the aforementioned Eisa, but thirty plus goals a season is worthy of such an accolade.

The former Luton Town man has been sensational since his summer switch, forming a deadly partnership with gifted creative midfielder Marcus Maddison and will surely be in the second tier next season whether the Posh are promoted or not.

Peterborough have experience in selling their prized assets and will play hardball over the fee, but Reading have the cash to fund a bid and Marriott could be worth the outlay.

Millwall's Gregory has adapted well to second tier life following the Lions' promotion via the play-offs last season, scoring double figures as Neil Harris' side launch an unexpected bid for a consecutive elevation.

Set to become a free agent as early as June, the scramble for the 29-year-old's signature will be intense, but expect Clement to be in the hunt for the player's services.

A proven goal scorer available for nothing is a rarity at any level of the game and the former Derby County boss would be mad to disregard his availability this summer.

Reading didn't have much success in their recruitment of Dutch striker Pelle Clement but could the prolific Lieder be the man to fire the Royals to glory?

Over twenty-five goals already this season for FC Eindhoven of the Netherlands' second tier, Lieder is a natural goal scorer who appears to be playing beneath his level, with a switch to England certain to appeal to the 27-year-old.

At the height of his powers, Lieder is in the midst of the best years of his career and a big move beckons.

Another who would cost a pittance, Lieder could be worth the gamble considering his remarkable stats across the Channel.

Royals fans, thoughts?