Newcastle United reportedly weigh up a January move for Reading midfielder John Swift, amidst interest from Aston Villa, Brentford and Sheffield United.

Newcastle United have reportedly set their sights on Reading midfielder John Swift, ahead of a potential January move.

Swift, who joined the Royals in 2018, has started in each of their opening eight games of the Championship season, registering seven goals and providing four assists to sit atop the league standings for both statistics.

According to Chronicle Live, the Magpies are now weighing up a January move for the 26-year-old, who came through the youth ranks at Chelsea before departing for Brentford.

Steve Bruce's side will face competition for his signature though, with Aston Villa and Sheffield United said to interested in the creative midfielder alongside Brentford, who could swoop to bring him back to the club upon their promotion to the Premier League.

The Magpies' only incoming transfer in the summer was Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock, and Bruce has spoken on the need to improve his playing squad.

The St. James' Park side currently occupy 18th place in the English top flight, having not won any of their five league games so far, while only collecting two points. body check tags ::

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