Swansea City are set to announce Graham Potter as their new manager this week. The Englishman has been at the centre of speculation for weeks, and is all but certain to be confirmed as Carlos Carvalhal's successor at the Liberty Stadium. Despite the signing of Yan Dhanda earlier in the window, transfer dealings look to be on hold until the 43-year-old is officially appointed, although that certainly hasn't stopped speculation linking the club with new arrivals. Liverpool's out-of-favour goalkeeper Danny Ward is the latest name to have been suggested, and Potter's arrival will surely see the club step up their recruitment drive as they look to build a squad capable of bouncing back to the Premier League at the first time of asking. Players have been linked with moves away from South Wales too, with the futures of Alfie Mawson, Lukasz Fabianski, Jordan Ayew, Kyle Bartley and Oli McBurnie all looking uncertain. There could well be further developments soon. You can follow all of the … [Read more...] about Swansea City transfer news LIVE
Swansea transfer news
Swansea City transfer news and rumours LIVE
Swansea City could be about to step up their efforts in the transfer window this week, with a host of names linked with moves to South Wales recently. Reports over the weekend have linked the Swans with moves for Ostersunds forward Saman Ghoddos, Republic of Ireland international Harry Arter, Djugardens ace Kerim Mrabti, and Norwich City's Ben Godfrey. There are also reports that new boss Graham Potter will be looking to Sweden for some new signings - so there could be developments there too. It's not just incoming transfers however, with a number of stars expected to leave. West Ham are still believed to be interested in duo Lukasz Fabianski and Alfie Mawson, despite recently having a double bid knocked back, while it remains to be seen whether Fulham will return with an improved bid for Jordan Ayew after having an £8million offer rejected. And you can follow all that live in the blog below. As ever, you can join in the conversation at our Swansea City Online Facebook page or … [Read more...] about Swansea City transfer news and rumours LIVE
Swansea City transfer news and relegation reaction LIVE
Swansea City must begin their preparations for life in the Championship after a desperate relegation from the Premier League signalled the start of an unwanted era at the Liberty Stadium. The future of manager Carlos Carvalhal is top of a list of issues yet to be officially sorted, while several players are set for the exit door. Ki Sung-yeung will be the first to leave with others such as Oli McBurnie and Alfie Mawson also linked with departures this summer. It will be a summer of upheaval at Swansea with fans wanting to see drastic changes if the club are to mount an immediate recovery. Stay tuned with the latest from SA1 on the live blog below. You can also join the conversation on our Swansea City Online Facebook page or on Twitter @SwanseaCityLive. Read More Swansea City news 09:04 Celtic fans keen on Ki Ki Sung-Yueng has confirmed he is to see out his contract at the Liberty Stadium and move on this summer following Swansea’s relegation to the Championship. The news … [Read more...] about Swansea City transfer news and relegation reaction LIVE
Transfer news live updates including latest on Liverpool, Man United and Arsenal
Manchester United are looking to get their summer business up and running with the arrival of Brazilian midfielder Fred. Some bookmakers have suspended betting on the market, believing that a deal to take him to Old Trafford is all but sewn up already. Meanwhile, Marouane Fellaini and Matteo Darmian look set to secure their exits in the coming weeks. Elsewhere, Liverpool will try and snap up Lyon's Nabil Fekir when they return from Kiev from the Champions League final clash with Real Madrid. Jurgen Klopp will be desperate to emerge victorious but regardless of the result, Liverpool will resume talks with the French side next week over Fekir. However the Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas says there have been 'no bids yet'. Elsewhwere, Manchester City have moved closer to Napoli's Jorginho - making an official bid for the midfielder. Follow all the latest transfer news, gossip, rumours and done deals right here. Read More Transfer latest Key Events New Arsenal boss Unai Emery … [Read more...] about Transfer news live updates including latest on Liverpool, Man United and Arsenal
Rugby rumours and transfer news: Newcastle and Sale linked with French star
With Bristol Rugby now back at the top table of European rugby next season, playing in the Aviva Premiership and European Challenge Cup, having won promotion out of the Championship, we take a look at all the transfer news and rumours at the clubs they will be playing next season. Danny Cipriani’s move to Stade Francais could be scuppered Wasps fly-half Danny Cipriani’s rumoured move to Stade Francais looks to be facing trouble as the Top 14 side could keep their current first choice 10 in a strange twist. Morne Steyn reportedly has a meeting on Tuesday to decide his future at the club. Former South African international Steyn had signed a pre-contract at French side Brive but after defeat to the Parisian side last week, which Steyn played a key role in, his move could now be off. It is reported Heyneke Meyer, the new director of rugby at Stade, wants to keep him. Cipriani has been linked with moves to Bath, Racing 92 and Ulster as his search for a new club continues. Scott … [Read more...] about Rugby rumours and transfer news: Newcastle and Sale linked with French star