Transfers Continue As Swift Joins Royals

By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading have completed the signing of midfielder John Swift from Chelsea. The 21 year old player signs on a three year contract that can be extended to four years. Swift came through the Chelsea youth system after a spell at Portsmouth. He turned professional in 2014 at Chelsea before heading out on loan to Rotherham, Swindon and then finally Brentford last season. He enjoyed his best success at Brentford where he became a key first team player after his arrival in October 2015. He went on to make 28 appearances for the Bees, scoring seven goals before his loan spell finished at the end of the season.

Swift looks like a very bright home grown prospect and has played for all levels of the England team from Under 16 up to Under 21, making three appearances to date for the under 21s. Swift is expected to link up with the squad in Holland for pre-season training and could feature in Friday night's friendly.

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GE George_ 11 Jul 2016 · 12:11pm

Charles Watts:
RW royalp-we 11 Jul 2016 · 12:37pm

This is far more suited to our type of signing, championship experience, at an age to impress & similar to the Sidwell deal - fingers crossed.
LI linkenholtroyal 11 Jul 2016 · 12:38pm

tshibola out swift in, CM for CM 7 goals in 28 games, 21 years old and wont cost us a vast amount (payment for Chelsea for development. still leaves some money in the kitty for a good striker you would hope.
ON One8Seven1* 11 Jul 2016 · 12:45pm

These are the singings I like/miss.
GE genome 11 Jul 2016 · 12:58pm

Yup this would be an excellent signing. Can't help feel he'll go to Brentford though. Plus his name makes him sound like a secret agent, so I'm IN :!:
TH TheBaldOne 11 Jul 2016 · 1:19pm

Watts says Swift is likely to play on the left of the front three if he signs, which is a shame as I really wanted Fosu to nail down that spot . But Swift looks like a very decent player and highly though of, so hopefully can only be good for the club.
SU Sutekh 11 Jul 2016 · 1:39pm

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TM tidus_mi2 11 Jul 2016 · 2:18pm

Doesn't compensation only happen if the signing happens through a bosman? As he's already released it should be completely free unless I'm wrong.
PT Pepe the Horseman 11 Jul 2016 · 2:43pm

Hopefully he's gonna play, play, play, play, play.
GE genome 11 Jul 2016 · 2:53pm

Apparently he's told Brentford that they are never, ever, ever, ever, getting back together.
NA Nameless 11 Jul 2016 · 3:47pm

Surely that is what a Bosman deal is ? Pre Bosman a player who was out of contract still had his registration retained by his club who could charge a fee for it. Post Bosman a player became a free agent and owned his own registration.
YA YateleyRoyal 11 Jul 2016 · 4:08pm

Had a fall out with the fans at the end of last season. Doubt he'll go there.

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