The chances of a Pompey homecoming are dwindling, but a stack of Championship rivals like Stoke City, Norwich City and Derby County along with a big Scottish name are said to be keen on the midfielder.
Rangers have entered the race to land John Swift, according to reports.
And the likes of Norwich City, Derby County and Stoke City are also fighting it out for the Gosport lad, who’s been keen on a Pompey homecoming.
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Scottish giants Rangers join Championship scrum including Norwich City and Derby County for midfielder keen on Portsmouth homecoming
By Jordan Cross
Pompey Writer
Published 4th Jul 2025, 12:13 BST
Updated 4th Jul 2025, 12:27 BST
The chances of a Pompey homecoming are dwindling, but a stack of Championship rivals like Stoke City, Norwich City and Derby County along with a big Scottish name are said to be keen on the midfielder.
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Rangers have entered the race to land John Swift, according to reports.
And the likes of Norwich City, Derby County and Stoke City are also fighting it out for the Gosport lad, who’s been keen on a Pompey homecoming.
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Rangers in race with Championship sides but Pompey move not advancing
Swift is closing in on finding a new home after leaving Championship rivals West Brom as a free agent this summer.
The News reported last month the prospect of returning to the club he played for as a youngster significantly appealed to the 30-year-old.
That notion hasn’t advanced, however, with Swift looking at other opportunities at home and abroad for his next career move. They included options in Turkey, Saudi Arabia and the MLS, as well as multiple clubs in the second tier being keen.
Now, according to Sport Boom, Rangers have made a move to take Swift north of the border with Stoke, Derby and Norwich identified as a trio of clubs who want the player.
Read more at:https://www.sportupdates.co.uk
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