Former Portsmouth-linked midfielder completes switch to League One rivals Peterborough

The former Bristol Rovers has moved to London Road from Cheltenham for an undisclosed fee and signed a three-year deal.

Kenny Jackett was reportedly keeping tabs on Broom last season, along with the Posh and Burton.

The 23-year-old has enjoyed a fine two-year spell at Whaddon Road since arriving from Rovers in May 2018.

In total, he scored 12 times in 87 appearances and was a talismanic presence for the Robins last term.

Broom registered eight goals and six assists as Michael Duff's side suffered League Two play-off semi-final defeat to Northampton.

The Newport-born ace, who's capable of playing both attacking-midfield and wing-back roles, has now moved up the Football League pyramid to join Peterborough.

The Posh are expected to be in the League One promotion mix heading into the upcoming campaign, after missing out on a play-off spot last term when the table was decided via an unweighted points-per-game formula.

Darren Ferguson’s side initially had a £150,000 bid rejected for Broom before Cheltenham accepted an improved offer. He becomes Peterborough's fifth signing of the summer.

The Posh have already secured the loan return of Reece Brown from Hudderfield, along with Ronnie Edwards (Barnet), Daniel Gyollai (Wigan) and Ethan Hamilton (Manchester United) on permanent deals.

The Posh are expected to lose last season's 26-goal top scorer Ivan Toney, though. He's been linked to a host of clubs included Celtic, Brighton and Brentford.

Pompey are in the market for an attacking midfielder after missing out on Cameron McGeehan.

Blues assistant-manager Joe Gallen has admitted the club waiting for the best loan players available, however, and fans may have to hold their nerve.

As things stand, Sean Raggett is the only signing of the summer.

The defender penned a two-year deal, after scoring two goals in 38 appearances while on loan from Norwich last term.