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Hunt for left-back reaches a conclusion as Swindon Town reach agreement for Blackburn Rovers defender

EXCLUSIVE: The Robins have been scrambling to fill the void left by Munroe’s return to Aston Villa and subsequent sale to Middlesbrough earlier this month.

02.02.26, 15:30 Updated 04.02.26, 15:23 2 Minute Read

Sam Morshead

Sam Morshead

Swindon Town are closing in on Finley Munroe’s replacement, after agreeing a deal to sign a Championship left-back.

The Robins have been scrambling to fill the void left by Munroe’s return to Aston Villa and subsequent sale to Middlesbrough earlier this month.

While they have brought in a pair of wingers in James Scanlon and Michael Olakigbe, they have been seeking left-footed quality from out wide.

And they believe they have found their man in the shape of Jake Batty.

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