Swansea City headlines as Russell Martin explains Yan Dhanda transfer situation and Ogbeta reveals influence of Man Utd's Laird in move

Your Swansea City headlines for Thursday, February 3.

Russell Martin says Swansea City's owners were not willing to accept the offers submitted for Yan Dhanda during the January transfer window.

The attacker was told be could leave the club in the winter market having failed to force his way into the Swans' first team on a regular basis.

Crewe Alexandra, Burton Albion and Bolton Wanderers were among the clubs who showed an interest in securing Dhanda's services while Swansea's American owners were keen on seeing the player link-up with DC United.

Speaking ahead of his side's Championship clash with Hull City, Martin revealed the former Liverpool youngster was close to leaving the Swansea.com Stadium.

However, a move failed to materialise, meaning the 23-year-old will spend the remainder of the season at Swansea.

"I'm sure Yan will have his say on that at some point," said Martin.

"We just didn't get an offer the owners were willing to take financially for Yan to leave the football club.

"He's here, he's back training with the squad and he's there if we need him at any point.

"It's up to him to stay ready and train really well. We have a really small squad so the likelihood is that he may have to be used at some point."

Dhanda's current contract expires in the summer.

He has made 62 appearances since joining the club in 2018, scoring five goals.

Russell Martin outlines post-transfer window talks with owners as Swansea City boss gives Ogbeta, Paterson and Naughton updates

Nathanael Ogbeta has revealed his cousin Ethan Laird played a key role in his move from Shrewsbury Town to Swansea.

The Swans signed the left-back for a fee in the region of £300,000 on transfer deadline day having allowed Jake Bidwell to join