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Profile: Ten possible Swansea City signings as transfer window...

South Wales Evening Post — WITH the transfer window due to swing open next week, Swansea have already been linked with a string of potential new signings. Here STEPHEN WARE profiles ten possible recruits and rates Michael Laudrup's chances of landing them. ROMELU LUKAKU Position: Striker Club: Chelsea Age: 20 Nationality: Belgian A fearsome physical specimen, Lukaku has enjoyed an excellent season on loan at West Brom, scoring 17 goals in the Premier League. Chelsea are understood to be keen on loaning him out again,...

9 hours ago

Swansea City target Romelu Lukaku expresses interest in Borussia...

South Wales Evening Post — Swansea City target Romelu Lukaku has said a loan switch to Borussia Dortmund would be a good move for him next season. The Swans had hoped to loan the 20-year-old Chelsea striker, who was seen as the perfect match for top-scorer Michu, but the Belgian frontman has admitted he was keen on a move to the German club. Lukaku scored 17 goals in 35 Premier League appearances during a spell at West Brom last term, and West Ham are the latest club to throw their hat into the ring for the Belgian...

14 hours ago

Itay Shechter thanks Swansea City as loan spell comes to an end

South Wales Evening Post — Itay Shechter has thanked Swansea City's fans for an "amazing time" with the club. The 26-year-old, who joined Swansea on a temporary basis last August, will return to German club Kaiserslautern when his loan spell officially ends next month. And the Israel international has thanked everyone at the Liberty for ensuring his stint in South West Wales was an enjoyable experience. "Since the day I arrived, I have been treated so well. It helps you settle so much better when you arrive at...

14 hours ago

West Ham chase Swansea City target Romelu Lukaku

South Wales Evening Post — WEST Ham have joined the race to sign Swansea City target Romelu Lukaku, and believe the fact they are London-based may prove decisive.Swansea are hoping the 20-year-old Chelsea striker will agree a season-long loan switch to the Liberty.The powerful Belgian excelled during a similar spell at West Brom last term, scoring 17 goals in 35 Premier League appearances.That has attracted the interest of a host of Premier League clubs."Lukaku would be a loan again. We'd maybe buy him a year later...

16 hours ago

Michael Laudrup says Swansea City must improve to keep pace with...

South Wales Evening Post — MICHAEL Laudrup believes Swansea City must improve just to stand still in the Premier League next season.The Dane has already set his sights on August after overseeing the best campaign in Swansea's 101-year history.February's Capital One Cup final triumph saw the club claim a first ever piece of major silverware.And their ninth place top-flight finish was the second highest league placing of all time.Swansea recruited the likes of Jonathan de Guzman, Chico Flores and Pablo Hernandez, who all...

16 hours ago

Former Swansea City winger Scott Sinclair has rib removed to...

South Wales Evening Post — FORMER Swansea City winger Scott Sinclair has had a rib removed to help treat a blood clot in his shoulder.The 24-year-old was ruled out of a return to the Liberty with new club Manchester City earlier this month and missed the rest of the season after developing the problem in training.After having an operation which removed the clot, Sinclair has now undergone further surgery to remove his top rib.That is because it was found to be pushing on a vein causing the clot.Sinclair has been...

16 hours ago

Swansea City defender Ashley Williams reportedly agrees terms...

South Wales Evening Post — Swansea City defender Ashley Williams has agreed terms to join Arsenal, according to reports. It has been reported that the Gunners are tying up a deal thought to be in the region of between £8 million and £10m. He is thought to be a replacement for Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen, who is reportedly keen to stay in North London and fight for his place in the team, but fears his chances of playing for Belgium at next summer's World Cup could be jeopardised if Wenger signs another...

16 hours ago

No move from Everton for Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup,...

South Wales Evening Post — SWANSEA City insist they have not received an approach from Everton for Michael Laudrup. Swansea's manager is reportedly on an eight-man shortlist at Goodison Park, along with the likes of Wigan boss Roberto Martinez and Porto coach Vitor Pereira. Former Swansea manager Martinez is the bookies' favourite with odds as short as 5-4, and is expected to make an announcement about his future after talks with Wigan owner Dave Whelan. Everton's internal candidates for the role — former players...

16 hours ago

Swansea City say no approach from Everton for Michael Laudrup

South Wales Evening Post — SWANSEA City insist they have not received an approach from Everton for Michael Laudrup. Swansea's manager is reportedly on an eight-man shortlist at Goodison Park, along with the likes of Wigan boss Roberto Martinez and Porto coach Vitor Pereira. Former Swansea manager Martinez is the bookies' favourite with odds as short as 5-4, and is expected to make an announcement about his future after talks with Wigan owner Dave Whelan. Everton's internal candidates for the role — former...

16 hours ago

Swansea City: No approach from Everton for Michael Laudrup

South Wales Evening Post — SWANSEA City have not received an approach from Everton for Michael Laudrup. The Swans' manager is reportedly on an eight-man shortlist at Goodison Park, along with the likes of Wigan boss Roberto Martinez and Porto coach Vitor Pereira. Everton's internal candidates for the role, Phil Neville, Alan Stubbs and David Weir, have spoken to the club's chairman Bill Kenwright about succeeding the Manchester United-bound David Moyes. But Swansea have not been contacted about the potential...

May 23, 2013

Arsenal could bid for Swansea City's Ashley Williams as Thomas...

South Wales Evening Post — THOMAS Vermaelen could leave Arsenal this summer, paving the way for a possible bid from the Gunners for Swansea City's Ashley Williams. Arsenal captain Vermaelen spent the last two months of the season on the bench as Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny established themselves as Arsene Wenger's preferred centre-back partnership. The 27-year-old is reportedly keen to stay in North London and fight for his place in the team, but fears his chances of playing for Belgium at next summer's World...

May 23, 2013

Ben Davies looks to build on dream first season with Swansea City

South Wales Evening Post — IT is difficult to tell whether Ben Davies wished the last season could have gone on forever, or whether he saw its end as a chance for respite.On the one hand, the 20-year-old enjoyed a debut campaign which would have exceeded the expectations of even the most ambitious of young players.Catapulted into Swansea City's first team as an untried teenager following Neil Taylor's ankle-break in September, Davies went on to cement his place in the side, make his Wales debut and then win the Capital...

May 22, 2013

Kilvey weather fightback to clinch league cup

South Wales Evening Post — KILVEY Ford's beat Morriston Olympic 4-2 to win the Swansea Senior League Eastside Insurance Nursery Cup.Kilvey broke the deadlock after quarter of an hour when Jordan Rueben fired home after Olympic failed to clear their lines.Olympic still looked the more composed side but found themselves 2-0 down when Johnny Evans netted from close range. But Olympic narrowed the gap when a superb cross from Matt Bennett expertly picked out Rhys Powell.Olympic finished the half strongly and Powell,...

May 22, 2013

Students' blistering first-half enough to secure cup

South Wales Evening Post — TEAM Swansea ran out 4-1 winners over Brynawel in the Gwalia Cup final.They denied Brynawel a promotion and cup double in the process.Team Swansea struck first when Matt Bannard beat Brynawel's defence, held off a late challenge and fired home from just inside the area.Brynawel were thwarted in their attempts to get back on level terms when Donald brought down McTernan as he was about to enter the Team Swansea area.The university team extended their lead with an excellent sweeping move.Dan...

May 22, 2013

Dockers put disappointment behind them to exact revenge

South Wales Evening Post — SWANSEA Dockers took revenge on Kilvey Ford's by claiming a 3-2 victory in the Swansea League Eastside Insurance Brokers Cup final.In doing so, Dockers made up for their defeat in the league title decider at the hands of Kilvey.Kilvey settled the quicker of the two sides and Andrew Bonomi had the first chance of the evening when he was first to meet a cross from the right, but his tame shot failed to trouble the keeper.Kilvey dominated the early stages and got Andrew Lorey on the ball quite...

May 22, 2013

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