League One rivals Swindon reportedly interested in Portsmouth striker

The Pompey striker has netted three goals in five appearances, yet continues to be overlooked for more first-team involvement.

With his short-term contract up on January 20, there are Fratton Park concerns that the 26-year-old may be lured elsewhere by the offer of regular football.

Kenny Jackett believes that a congested fixture programme would naturally mean more involvement for Hiwula during the second half of the season.

Still, journalist Alan Nixon, from The Sun, has today Tweeted that Swindon have lodged an ‘injury’ for the ex-Coventry City striker.

Certainly the promotion-chasing Blues don’t want to lose the services of Hiwula, with John Marquis and Ellis Harrison the only other strikers in his 22-man squad.

And Pompey are hoping to convince Hiwula to remain for the rest of the season, offering involvement in the FA Cup, Papa John’s Trophy and League One.

A message from the Editor, Mark Waldron

The News has launched a new subscription offer which gives you unlimited access to all of our Pompey coverage, starting at less than £1 a week.

You can subscribe here to get the latest news and transfer updates from Fratton Park - and to support our local team of expert Pompey writers.