Swindon Town
Stoke, Derby County others eager to have Akin Odimayo
English footballer of Nigerian descent Akin Odimayo has been caught in the middle as Championship sides Stoke and Derby County jostle to have him in their squad. The Swindon Town defender has been impressive doing his job and has attracted attention from a number of clubs in recent times. Odimayo joined The Robins last summer on a free transfer from Reading, and has played over 30 times for the League One side. He has played at both full-back and in central defence for Swindon, who are battling hard to avoid relegation. Despite their struggles as a team, the 21-year-old has impressed. Therefore, Swindon are set to take up the one-year option they have on him before then selling him. Aside from Stoke and County, Sheffield Wednesday and Preston North End are also in the race for Odimayo. Odi...
Journalist claims Leeds United to send 20-year-old out on loan this week
Jordan Stevens will join Swindon Town on loan from Leeds United this week, according to The Sun journalist Alan Nixon. Well-known and well-respected journalist Nixon has claimed on Twitter that Leeds will clear Stevens to move to Swindon on loan this week. Leeds. To clear Jordan Stevens for exit to Swindon on loan his week. Also due to decide on Robbie Gotts. Hull now back in as well as Huddersfield. — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) September 13, 2020 Leeds United spell Stevens has been on the books of Leeds since February 2018 when he joined from Forest Green Rovers. The 20-year-old is a very talented and versatile player who can operate as a central midfielder or as a winger. The English youngster has been mainly part of the Leeds’s Under-23 side, but he has also played a handful of games ...
