Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has indicated that Charlie Patino may still have a future at the Premier League giants with the midfielder impressing on loan at Swansea City in the Championship.  If the England U21 international arrived in South Wales hoping to catching the eye of the Arsenal boss and lay the foundations for a first-team role at his parent club, then he’s certainly heading in the right direction.  Charlie Patino has been a revelation at Michael Duff’s improving Swansea City side.  He is averaging a goal or an assist almost every other game in the Championship, sett ..read more

Southampton’s £10 million bid ‘was not anywhere close’ to being enough to sign Nathan Wood from Championship rivals Swansea City during the summer transfer window.  Speaking to Wales Online, Swansea’s sporting director Paul Watson found himself facing questions about those who stayed and those who eventually departed during another hectic summer at the Liberty Stadium.  The Swans had no real choice but to accept Leeds United’s bid for star striker Joel Piroe. The talismanic Dutchman was into the final 12 months of his contract, after all.  Photo by Athena Pictures/Getty Images ..read more

Tottenham Hotspur right back Djed Spence is receiving interest from Bristol City, Swansea City and Leeds United ahead of the transfer deadline. Djed Spence is available this summer with Tottenham Hotspur happy to let the right back move on. That is according to CBS Sports reporter Ben Jacobs, who has been speaking to Last Word on Spurs. It’s just over a year since Tottenham swooped to sign Spence from Middlesbrough in a £19million move. Spence dazzled on loan at Nottingham Forest, helping them win promotion to the Premier League. Tottenham saw big potential in Spence and decided to bring him t ..read more

Southampton may be just £2 million away from reuniting Russell Martin with his former Swansea City defender Nathan Wood as the Championship outfit look to bring in a new centre-half.  One word you could not use to describe Southampton’s performances during a miserable 2022/23 campaign was ‘fun’. But, having scored eight goals and conceded six in their three league games under Russell Martin so far, the excitement is returning to the St Mary’s terraces, even if this new-look Southampton side may still be a little open, a little too vulnerable, for the liking of some.  Martin, after ar ..read more

Leeds United are moving in for Swansea City striker Joel Piroe and will allegedly pay £15million for the Dutchman. Joel Piroe is becoming a key target for Leeds United in the final stages of the transfer window with a bid now expected. That is according The Sun’s Alan Nixon, who reports that Leeds are trying to purchase Piroe. It’s stated that Leeds are willing to put £15million on the table in an attempt to lure Piroe to Elland Road. Swansea have rejected other offers for Piroe but may now be tempted to cash in if Leeds do make such an offer. Leeds of course won’t be paying £15million up fron ..read more

Swansea City head coach Michael Duff has said that he is about to complete the signing of Harrison Ashby from Newcastle United. According to BBC Sport, Newcastle United right-back Harrison Ashby underwent a medical at Swansea City on Monday. Ashley will leave Premier League club Newcastle and join Championship side Swansea on a loan deal in the summer transfer window. Swansea head coach Duff has said that the 21-year-old will be part of his squad for next season. BBC Sport quotes Duff as saying about Ashby: “Harrison Ashby’s in the door. We’re just waiting for the registration to be signed off ..read more

Swansea City captain Matt Grimes insists his focus remains on the Championship outfit amid reports linking him with a Russell Martin reunion at ‘massive club’ Southampton.  You certainly would have got long odds on both James Ward-Prowse and Romeo Lavia lining up at the heart of Martin’s midfield during Southampton’s league opener away at Sheffield Wednesday this Friday.  But, with West Ham and Liverpool growing frustrated in their pursuit of the midfield duo, The Saints should travel to Hillsborough with arguably the two most talented players in the division still very much part of ..read more

Swansea City forward Joel Piroe is reportedly ready to turn down the chance to move to Leeds United and play for Daniel Farke at Elland Road. According to The Sun (print edition, page 59, July 30, 2023), Leeds United are interested in signing Joel Piroe from Swansea City in the summer transfer window. Leicester City are also reported to be keen on Piroe. Both Leeds and Leicester will play in the Championship next season after getting relegated from the Premier League. Piroe is reportedly happy to stay at Swansea next season and then move to Italy on a free transfer in the summer of 2024. Phot ..read more

Leeds United are interested in snapping up Swansea City striker Joel Piroe as a potential swap deal with Everton fades away. Joel Piroe is becoming a prime target for Leeds United as they seek to add a new striker this summer. That is according to The Athletic, who claim that Leeds are ‘on the trail’ of Piroe this summer. It’s suggested that Leeds actually tried to sign Piroe at the end of the summer transfer window last year but no deal was done. The time may now be right for Leeds to strike for Piroe as he enters the final year of his contract with Swansea. It currently looks unlikely that P ..read more

Everton have discussed a potential swap deal with Swansea City which would see Ellis Simms exchanged for Joel Piroe. Swansea City continue to chase Everton striker Ellis Simms but may end up swapping him for Joel Piroe. That is according to the Daily Mail, who claim that Championship interest in Simms is rising. Stoke City are interested in Simms whilst Coventry City fancy him to replace in-demand striker Viktor Gyokeres. Swansea City are really keen though and they have discussed a swap deal with Everton. The idea would be for Everton to sign Swansea forward Joel Piroe with Simms heading to S ..read more