Swansea City transfer news as Huddersfield Town enter Joe Allen running with decision imminent and futures of trio take twist

These are your Swansea City headlines on Sunday, June 26

Swansea's Championship rivals Huddersfield Town have reportedly shown an interest in signing Joe Allen.

The Wales midfielder revealed earlier this week that he would not be renewing his contract with Stoke City, bringing an end to a six-year stay in the Potteries. "After six years it’s tough to be leaving but I believe it’s the right time for both myself and the club to be parting ways," he said in a statement. “There’s so many players and staff who I’ve loved working with and who have made it a pleasure to be at the club.

“I’m also grateful to those supporters who have got behind the team through the good but also tougher times. I’m confident that with the current management and group of players there will be exciting times ahead. All the best, Joe.”

Swansea head coach Russell Martin is an admirer of Allen and wants to bring him back to south Wales this summer, but the Terriers are now in the mix - although they will find his wages hard to contend with, report The Sun. A decision on his future will be taken this week, they add.

Portsmouth can no longer afford to stump up transfer fees for any of Kyle Joseph, Liam Cullen and Morgan Whittaker - with loan approaches now more likely.

That's the latest news from the south coast, with The News reporting Pompey "are looking increasingly unlikely to develop their interest in permanent moves for Swansea’s array of attacking talent".

The League One club have been interested in the trio for some time, with a swap deal involving Swans target Marcus Harness mooted at one stage. Permanent moves look unlikely, with The News adding they understand "the only way permanent moves would presently accelerate for the Swansea