By Nathan Ridley The CEO and founder of successful British fitness clothing manufacturer Gymshark has denied claims that he’s set to complete a takeover of League One crisis club Reading. Ben Francis, a billionaire from Birmingham, shut down the suggestions on social media, with Reading in dire need of investment as their troubles mount both on and off the pitch. A local reporter had shared a post claiming that Gymshark’s Francis was “on the verge of becoming Reading’s sole owner.” Francis, though, gave excited supporters the disappointing news 50 minutes later. “I’m sorry but this isn’t true,…