Swindon Town's transfer window is heating up as they consider signing Jonny Williams on a permanent deal. The Welsh international has been on trial with the club and has impressed in training. As the new season approaches, Swindon Town are still figuring out their squad, and they are likely to be down to just 14 senior players when they face Leyton Orient on Tuesday night.
What happened?
Jonny Williams is set to get another opportunity to impress Ian Holloway as Swindon Town face Leyton Orient on Tuesday. Williams made a surprise return three years after leaving Swindon for Gillingham, and has spent much of this summer with the PFA in their free agent training camp. The former Welsh international spent the two most successful seasons of his club career with Swindon, between 2021 and 2023.
Why it matters for Swindon Town
The urgency with which Swindon are tackling their work in the transfer market has increased in the last two weeks as injuries have depleted their squad. Town are likely to be down to just 14 senior players when they welcome Richie Wellens back to the Nigel Eady County Ground on Tuesday night with his Leyton Orient team. This, along with a desire to see what he could add to the group, will see Williams given another crack at impressing for Swindon, having played 30 minutes off the bench at the weekend.
What comes next?
Ian Holloway said: “There might be a possibility, and that is down to him. We have got another game on Tuesday, so he might get more in that one.” The Australian youth international, Kaelan Majekodunki, has reportedly impressed the former Grimsby Town manager this summer, and he views his physicality as a major plus, especially with Swindon looking to find a way to cope when Ryan Tafazolli cannot play. Although the Australian youth international would not qualify for a work permit, Swindon would be able to sign him under Elite Significant Contribution rules, in which he would be one of three players Town are allowed.
As of July 28, 2026, Swindon Town are 9th in League Two, with 70 goals scored and 59 conceded (+11 goal difference). They are 12 points behind leaders Bromley in the title race. Their recent form has been poor, with a 0-0-5 record in their last 5 matches, including a 5-1 loss to Crystal Palace on July 18, 2026.
In the meantime, Swindon Town are still figuring out their squad, and they are likely to be down to just 14 senior players when they face Leyton Orient on Tuesday night. The urgency with which Swindon are tackling their work in the transfer market has increased in the last two weeks as injuries have depleted their squad. Town are likely to be down to just 14 senior players when they welcome Richie Wellens back to the Nigel Eady County Ground on Tuesday night with his Leyton Orient team.
