Joel Piroe's Swansea City future takes twist as Leicester City's transfer priorities explained

It's not really an exaggeration to say that Swansea City's summer hinges on Joel Piroe.

The Dutchman enjoyed a hugely successful opening season in English football, netting 24 goals in all competitions - a tally that has understandably endeared himself to the Jack Army. His exploits have attracted plenty of deserved praise, and there's surely no question that boss Russell Martin would, in an ideal world, like to keep him on board.

However, there is a growing feeling that Swansea's resolve is likely to be tested this summer, and there's now perhaps an argument for selling the forward to bankroll strengthening efforts elsewhere.

Leicester City is the name that has been mentioned, with the Foxes believed to be keeping tabs on Piroe's progress, but it would surely be no surprise were others found to be interested.

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But the persistence of links with Leicester is probably seen them afforded the status of favourites for the 22-year-old's signature, from the outside at least.

So, what's the latest? Could a move to the east Midlands really materialise? We spoke to , Leicester City correspondent for LeicestershireLive to get the lowdown on where things stand.

It's a really strange one in terms of how the links have persisted because a striker isn't really the priority. From what I understand they've got three priorities; a centre-back, a box-to-box midfielder and a right-sided winger. Then there's another two priorities, which are a physical midfielder and Ademola Lookman.

So at no point has a striker been mentioned. In fact it's a position where they're probably strongest. They have Vardy who has still got the