Swansea City transfer news as Joel Latibeaudiere twist emerges amid Burnley interest and Swans set Flynn Downes price

Here's your round-up of all the latest Swansea City headlines for Monday, July 4.

Swansea City have opened talks over a new deal for Joel Latibeaudiere in a bid to ward off interest from Burnley this summer.

The centre-back has one year left on his remaining deal at the Swansea.com Stadium, and sources have told WalesOnline the Swans have now opened negotiations over extending the 22-year-old's stay.

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Clarets boss Vincent Kompany has already enquired into the availability of the Jamaica international, having worked with him during his playing days at Manchester City, where Latibeaudiere came through the ranks before making the move to south Wales.

Sources had previously suggested the newly-relegated outfit were potentially ready to table a bid, believed to be in the region of £500,000, but there's no indication at this stage that any such bid has yet been made.

Latibeaudiere was the subject of interest back in January, with several Championship sides understood to have expressed interest in taking him on loan.

But he soon became more of a regular in Russell Martin's first-team plans, and finished the season strongly, starting the last nine games of the season.

Swansea have reportedly set the price tag for Flynn Downes at £12million.

talkSPORT report that is the fee Swansea will ask for for the 23-year-old, who appears to be edging towards Crystal Palace, with other Premier League interest registered as well. Southampton and Wolves have also shown interest in the former Ipswich Town man.

Swansea are lining up Joe Allen as Downes' replacement - you can read a comparison piece on the two here.

talkSPORT reporter