West Brom's John Swift quick to work out an understanding with Grady Diangana
New recruit John Swift believes there have already been signs in pre-season that he and Grady Diangana naturally complement each other.
Diangana was outstanding for the Baggies during the 2019/20 promotion-winning campaign.
But he has struggled for form ever since despite widely being regarded as one of the most talented players in the Championship.
Speaking last month, chief executive Ron Gourlay said he believed the addition of Swift would help to get Diangana firing again – with the club having not had a playmaker in the same mould since the departure of Matheus Pereira.
And in their two pre-season games so far – against Leyton Orient and Stevenage – Swift believes there have been signs that he and Diangana can form an effective partnership.
“I look to link up with all of the front players and Grady is obviously a great player,” the 27-year-old said.
“I like to drift over to the left, he likes to come inside quite often so hopefully we can link up quite well.
“I think having players like Alex Mowatt and Jayson Molumby behind us helps as well, players that are good on the ball and who can dictate play.
