Swansea City transfer news as 'no movement' over star Joel Piroe amid Leicester City links and loan man offers exit hint

These are your Swansea City headlines on Thursday, May 12.

A recruitment source has told WalesOnline that there is "no movement" at present regarding Joel Piroe's potential exit from Swansea City.

The Dutchman enjoyed a remarkable debut season in south Wales after joining from PSV Eindhoven last summer, scoring 24 goals in 47 appearances for the club. All but one of those strikes came from open play while he largely operated in a deeper role in the second-half of the season, further highlighting his talents.

As a result of Piroe's efforts last season, it is widely expected that the 22-year-old will be sold this summer as the club bid to balance the books. You can read more on that here. Leicester City have been credited with showing an interest in the former Netherlands Under-20 international.

But - after head coach Russell Martin stated following his side's final day defeat to Queens Park Rangers that they had received no calls regarding Piroe's status - a source close to the player has played down talk of a swift exit.

Speaking about his current situation earlier this month, Piroe said: “It’s always nice to hear that you are being seen at the higher level, but on the other hand I am just really happy to play loads of games. That’s the most important thing right now. I just want to finish the season very well. We will see what happens after that but I am very happy here.” You can read the full interview with the striker here.

Steven Benda has left the door open to a possible return to Peterborough United this summer.

The German goalkeeper started the season as Swansea's first choice shot stopper but was replaced by Ben Hamer having made seven first-team appearances under Martin.

He joined the Posh on loan in