Swansea City transfer news as West Ham to rival Crystal Palace for Flynn Downes signing and formation hint offered
Your Swansea City headlines for Wednesday, July 6.
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Laughing at Leeds United critics and Dan James's heart-to-hearts with Marsch on striker role
Laughing at the Leeds United critics is one way Daniel James stays level-headed on his striker experiment, but using Jesse Marsch’s verdict as a shield against the hate is another method. With Patrick Bamford injured for the majority of the season, Rodrigo preferred behind a frontman and Joe Gelhardt protected from too much exposure, the number nine shirt frequently fell on James’s shoulders.
Swansea City player dealt major blow
Swansea City midfielder Liam Walsh has been dealt a significant blow early in pre-season after rupturing his achilles in a friendly match against Haverfordwest.
Flynn Downes from Swansea City to Wolves: Is it a good potential move? Would he start? What does he offer?
Swansea City seem set to lose Flynn Downes in the current transfer window, with the midfielder attracting a host of Premier League interest.
Newcastle change has alerted opposition coaches after 'unbelievable' additions and more planned
It feels like a lifetime ago, but it was rather fitting that the first goal of the Eddie Howe era was from a corner kick as Jamaal Lascelles headed Newcastle United in front against Brentford. Set-pieces may be one of the less glamorous aspects of the game, but they decide matches and free-kicks and corners are becoming part of Newcastle's identity under Howe and his staff.
What just happened in the Swansea City friendly no-one saw as Flynn Downes absent amid Crystal Palace and Wolves transfer interest
Flynn Downes was the big-name absentee as Swansea City faced Colchester United in a behind-closed-doors friendly on Tuesday afternoon.
Huddersfield, Luton & Derby compete for ex-Sheffield United midfielder Conor Hourihane
Huddersfield Town, Luton Town and Derby County are interested in former Sheffield United loanee Conor Hourihane. The 31-year-old is available as a free agent after his contract at Aston Villa expired.
“I do think this is surprising” – Wolves linked with out-of-favour Swansea player: The verdict
Wolves are reportedly interested in Swansea City goalkeeper Steven Benda as they look for a replacement for John Ruddy.