Swansea City transfer news as Joe Allen deal 'makes sense', constant transfer phone calls being made and Rangel gets new role

These are your Swansea City headlines on Saturday, May 21.

Former Swansea player Neil Taylor says he can see a deal for Joe Allen happening, adding it "makes sense".

Allen has been linked with a return to his boyhood club, with Swansea head coach Russell Martin admitting he wanted to sign the 32-year-old.

Martin gave an update on the situation earlier this week, stating at present Swansea don't have room for Allen. But with Liam Walsh and Jay Fulton struggling to force their way into Martin's plans, exits could be on the cards, which would facilitate a move for the Wales international.

Taylor believes it would be a great move, something he'd love to see for his former team-mate.

"Yeah I can (see it happening) because it makes sense. He's a boy from that part of the world," he said to BBC Radio Wales.

"He's a fantastic footballer, first and foremost. Still has unbelievable amounts to offer, I'm sure Stoke still want to keep him. I'm sure there will be plenty of suitors. This is his home, Swansea is his football club, I think the club play a style of football that would suit him fantastically, I think the manager would benefit from having someone of his experience to lead the team and play in the middle of the park.

"I think everything makes sense for him to be at Swansea City. But we all know in football a million things have to happen for a transfer deal to happen. As a Swansea fan myself we'd all love to see Joe back at Swansea."

Russell Martin says a player's character will be the most important trait he seeks in new signings this summer.

A big summer overhaul is expected at the Swansea.com Stadium ahead of next season, with the process already well under way. Swansea announced their retained list on Thursday,