July 7, 2025
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West Brom midfielder keen on Portsmouth homecoming as clubs race for signature

He joined Chelsea with big hopes after being at Pompey’s Academy – now the former Reading man wants a Fratton return which would make waves after leaving The Hawthorns.

John Swift is open to an emotional Pompey return this summer as he decides his future.

The News understands the prospect of a Fratton Park homecoming is one which significantly appeals to the midfielder, following his exit from West Brom.

A swathe of Championship clubs are pursuing the Gosport lad who was with the Blues as a youngster, before joining Chelsea where he emerged as one of the game’s bright, young things.

Four second-tier sides are on the trail of the attacking midfielder, who operates in the areas of the pitch where Pompey need to focus their recruitment in the months ahead.

In addition, the classy operator has a stack of overseas interest with sides in Turkey, Saudi Arabia and MLS pursuing the 29-year-old.

Pompey ‘really appeals’ for Swift

It’s the chance to turn out for Pompey which really appeals to Swift, however, after they rejected him before he later turned them down in favour of the Premier league big guns.

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