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title: "Aston Villa: Fans react as John Swift interest set to move forward as £6m bid reported"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/aston-villa-fans-react-as-john-swift-interest-set-to-move-forward-as-6m-bid-reported/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Ben Crump"
section: "Aston Villa"
published: "2020-08-28T15:20:10Z"
modified: "2020-08-28T15:20:10Z"
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# Aston Villa: Fans react as John Swift interest set to move forward as £6m bid reported

**Many Aston Villa fans have reacted to [a latest transfer report claiming](https://t.co/WBGNFQ8PmJ?amp=1) the club are looking to make a £6m bid for Reading midfielder John Swift.**

After securing their top-flight status, Villa boss Dean Smith will undoubtedly look to improve his squad options ahead of the new season.

One player linked with a potential move to Villa Park is Swift with [Reading Chronicle](https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/sport/18599937.aston-villa-join-race-reading-fc-midfielder-john-swift/) suggesting that he could be a potential replacement for Jack Grealish who has been [linked](https://talksport.com/football/717927/jack-grealish-transfer-man-utd-pay-aston-villa/) with a departure in the past.

The 25-year-old Portsmouth born midfielder proved to be a key player for Reading last season, [netting six goals and gaining 10 assists in 41 Championship appearances.](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/john-swift/profil/spieler/197693)

Valued at [£3.6m by Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/john-swift/profil/spieler/197693), a fresh report has claimed Villa could make a move in the region of £6m.

Reacting to the latest transfer report linking Swift with a move to Villa Park, fans reacted via Twitter account @AVFC\_News. Whilst some seemed to consider this potential signing a good one, due to his numbers last term, others were a little underwhelmed – perhaps due to the fact he has made just one Premier League appearance in his career.

> So Eze going for apparently 16 mill and we’re launching a bid for John swift 🤯🤯
>
> — David (@1992DavidC) [August 28, 2020](https://twitter.com/1992DavidC/status/1299251656891269120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Tbh he looks really good – defo an upgrade on drink/lans – id take a punt for that money 👍🏼👍🏼
>
> — Tom (@tdl\_1308) [August 28, 2020](https://twitter.com/tdl_1308/status/1299239022225743872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Still no signing for the senior team. Out links are going further down the list
>
> — Craig Osborne (@craigosborne19) [August 28, 2020](https://twitter.com/craigosborne19/status/1299258800596115457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Good player. Makes a lot of sense when you consider the bulk of our budget is needed in other positions.
>
> — Ade Griffiths (@MrAde82) [August 28, 2020](https://twitter.com/MrAde82/status/1299221981078982656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> 6 mill is a good price\
> Not much more though
>
> — CJ2 (@CJ1874UTV) [August 28, 2020](https://twitter.com/CJ1874UTV/status/1299229737164865541?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> This is the realistic level of transfer targets then ☹️
>
> — MrB (@Bonesthename) [August 28, 2020](https://twitter.com/Bonesthename/status/1299259873918627842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Who needs Messi
>
> — David Wainwright (@dwainwright1974) [August 28, 2020](https://twitter.com/dwainwright1974/status/1299268294961246209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Underwhelming or what
>
> — gary howlett (@gary\_gjh1970av) [August 28, 2020](https://twitter.com/gary_gjh1970av/status/1299271788665483264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***Do you think Swift would make a signing for Villa? Let us know in the comments section below…***