Former Reading favourite Nelson Abbey looks set for a return to Britain after struggling for game time since moving to Greece in January.

The Woodley-born Academy graduate enjoyed a breakout season for the Royals in League One, one of the better performers during a tough first half to the season and was even captain numerous times under Ruben Selles.

Sold in January to Olympiacos, he managed 31 appearances for his boyhood club and just four for the Greek giants in the second half of the season, returning to watch Reading on occasion.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the 20-year-old is set for a loan switch to Championship outfit Swansea City on a season-long loan.

Romano expects the centre-back to be in South Wales for a medical today before securing a move to the Swans.

A regular England Under-20s international, the progress of the former fan favourite will no doubt be closely monitored by Royals supporters after a strong relationship was built between the player and fans last season.