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title: "Leeds: Whites eye up John Swift move"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Leeds United"
published: "2021-12-24T08:05:20Z"
modified: "2021-12-24T08:05:20Z"
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# Leeds: Whites eye up John Swift move

**Leeds United look set to launch a January move for Reading star John Swift according to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/leeds-united-swift-midfielder-talks/).**

### The Lowdown: Swift links

Leeds were first linked with the former Chelsea man back in [2019](https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-leeds-ready-7m-bid-for-23-year-old/) while they were still in the Championship. As we know, the 26-year-old remained with The Royals and is currently enjoying a brilliant season in the second tier.

He’s scored [eight](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/john-swift/leistungsdaten/spieler/197693) times and has registered [nine](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/john-swift/leistungsdaten/spieler/197693) assists in [21](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/john-swift/leistungsdaten/spieler/197693) games, with Leeds once again [linked](https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/another-what-if-story-for-sheffield-united-as-readings-john-swift-puts-leeds-united-newcastle-united-on-red-alert-with-fine-early-season-form-3432925) with a move earlier in the season.

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Phil Hay has revealed in recent months that Marcelo Bielsa is a [big fan](https://theathletic.co.uk/2944563/2021/11/14/peak-ages-the-leeds-squad-is-built-for-the-future-no-matter-who-the-manager-is/) of Swift and recently [stated](https://twitter.com/leeds_utd_news/status/1469244619150053383) that a January move could be a realistic one for the Whites, and it seems as if Victor Orta is now set to make his move.

### The Latest: Source shares update

[Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/leeds-united-swift-midfielder-talks/) shared a story early on Thursday morning regarding Leeds and Swift. They relayed claims suggesting that Orta wants a number six and a number eight in the New Year, with Swift fitting in the latter of the two categories.

A Leeds source informed the site the Whites are lining up a winter window swoop for Swift, with his £7m asking price set to drop as he enters the final six months of his [contract](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/john-swift/profil/spieler/197693).

### The Verdict: Sign

Leeds have been tracking Swift for a number of years now, so they’d know just how he’d fit into Bielsa’s squad.

He could inject the creativity in a central role that the Whites are lacking, with Leeds’ [four](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/leeds-united/kader/verein/399) senior midfielders scoring just [one](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/leeds-united/leistungsdaten/verein/399) Premier League goal combined this season.

Swift has already contributed to [17](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/john-swift/leistungsdaten/spieler/197693) Championship goals and has even played on the [left and in a second striker role](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/john-swift/leistungsdaten/spieler/197693) in 2021/22. His versatility may well appeal to Bielsa, and at a fee under £7m, it appears to be a no brainer.

***In other news: [Leeds and Orta now closing in on midfielder once dubbed ‘different class’ as first Jan signing.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-whites-closing-in-on-ronaldo-vieira/)***