Swansea City transfer admission made ahead of summer window

Swansea City boss Russell Martin has admitted his side need more depth and specialists in specific positions when the summer transfer window comes along, speaking to Wales Online.

The Swans are currently in a transitional phase following the departure of Steve Cooper last July, with Martin’s arrival signalling a change of strategy in South Wales with the ex-Norwich City man implementing a different style of play.

This radical change has caused problems at the Swansea.com Stadium in terms of results and some performances, though some supporters are prepared to be patient as their current boss looks to see through this long-term project.

Two of the second-tier side’s summer signings in Joel Piroe and Jamie Paterson have proved to be shrewd signings, with the two linking up well and providing a sizeable proportion of the Swans’ goals this term, keeping them away from any relegation danger and providing the ruthlessness needed to secure a comfortable finish.

They certainly haven’t been shy in recruiting new players for the club’s academy since pre-season last year and the same applies with the first team – but three of their current players are loanees and aren’t guaranteed to be at the club beyond the end of this season.

This, combined with other factors, has placed Martin’s focus on improving their squad depth when the next window arrives as he revealed his intentions for the summer to Wales Online.

He said: “When we have had the chance to be consistent with the starting XI, I think we can match anyone on our day.

“I think we need a bit more depth next season and we need a couple of specialists in certain areas.

“We really believe that we’re moving in the right direction, the wheels are turning.

“Now we just need to help