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Swansea prepared to splash the cash in summer

Basil Naumov — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:28:25 +0000

Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins revealed the club hierarchy has agreed on the list of possible transfer targets to be chased in summer.

Although they have missed out on several players in January, Jenkins believes Swansea could complete the moves for the players they want in summer. Chairman is determined that the club needs to bring quality players in a bid to raise the club’s status and fight for the European spots next season. “Michael and I looked weeks ago at what we felt we need to do in January and one of the things he wanted sooner rather than later was to sign Roland Lamah. We got that done as early as we could, and there were one or two other things which we worked on behind the scenes.”

“Ideally we might have got the players in during January, but in a couple of cases the players who we felt were right for us wanted to stay with their current clubs until the summer. Hopefully, when the transfer window opens again, we can get things done quickly. Hopefully we can make sure we get our squad together before our pre-season trip - that’s our aim,” – added Jenkins.

With the departure of Danny Graham chairman believes the signing of another striker should be the priority for the club. “I think nearly every club who are aiming to compete at the top end of the Premier League will be looking for forwards who can add something different.”

Danny Graham finalized move to Sunderland

Basil Naumov — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:09:08 +0000

According to Daily Mail Swansea striker Danny Graham has completed his move to Sunderland after successfully passing his medical and agreeing personal terms with the club.

The Black Cats are believed to have paid around £5.5 million for the 27-year-old player who is considered as a cover for their first-choice striker Steven Fletcher.

Graham has made 17 appearances this season scoring 3 goals.

Sunderland edge closer to signing Swansea Graham

Basil Naumov — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 07:33:45 +0000

Daily Mirror states Sunderland are on the brink of completing £5.5 million switch for Swansea striker Danny Graham.

The 27-year-old forward has informed Swansea hierarchy he wants to move to Sunderland due to the ‘personal reasons’. Sunderland are keen on landing the player as a cover for their main attacking force Steven Fletcher should he pick up an injury.

Meanwhile Swansea boss Michael Laudrup is reluctant to let his player leave. “We’ve had some offers for him. When there is a bid, and if that bid is not even close to what the club wants, then there’s nothing to do. Even if the player wants to leave, he has to stay,” - he said.

Graham has made 17 appearances this season scoring 3 goals.

Swansea to replace Graham with Stoke’s Jones

Basil Naumov — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 07:31:16 +0000

Daily Mirror informs that Swansea are seriously considering the possibility of landing 28-year-old Stoke City striker Kenwyne Jones.

The Swans boss Michael Laudrup is apparently willing of offload his forward Danny Graham who is likely to disrupt the dressing room atmosphere at the Liberty Stadium. The 27 year-old has been edged out by in-form Michu and is unhappy about the lack of first team football. Reading and Sunderland are thought to be interested in signing Graham however Laudrup is unlikely to let his forward go until he finds a replacement.

Stoke City forward Kenwyne Jones is considered as an ideal candidate to fill Graham’s boots.