Swansea City has some exciting transfer news brewing as they set their sights on a double deadline day swoop. The Welsh club is looking to secure the services of Nottingham Forest midfielder Lewis O’Brien and promising Manchester City youngster Jacob Wright before the transfer window shuts on Monday night.
Reports suggest that O’Brien has already agreed to personal terms with Swansea, beating out competition from Preston North End, Luton Town, and Derby County. The recent sale of Matt Grimes has provided Swansea with the financial leverage to put forward an attractive package for the 26-year-old midfielder. A medical examination is expected to take place soon, paving the way for O’Brien to become the Swans’ second signing of the window after Hannes Delcroix joined on loan from Burnley.
In addition to O’Brien, Swansea City is also close to securing a loan deal for 19-year-old defensive midfielder Jacob Wright from Manchester City. While initial reports downplayed the likelihood of the move, it now seems that Wright is on the verge of joining the South Wales club. Talks are underway, with personal terms still under negotiation, but there is optimism within the club that a loan agreement, possibly with an obligation to buy at the end of the season, will be finalised soon.
The potential double swoop for O’Brien and Wright raises questions about Swansea’s pursuit of Peterborough United’s Hector Kyprianou, for whom the club had previously submitted a bid. As negotiations continue, Swansea City is also eyeing reinforcements in the form of an attacking midfielder and a winger to further bolster their squad before the transfer deadline.
If these deals come to fruition, it would mark a significant boost for Swansea City as they look to strengthen their team for the challenges ahead. The club’s proactive approach in the transfer market underscores their ambition and determination to compete at the highest level.
Stay tuned for more updates on Swansea City’s transfer activities as the deadline day approaches, with fans eagerly anticipating the unveiling of potential new additions to the squad. With exciting developments on the horizon, Swansea supporters will be hoping for a successful end to the transfer window as the club aims to build a squad capable of achieving its goals for the season ahead.