Swansea City close on left-back
MICHAEL Laudrup believes there is quality available in the free-agent market and hopes to land a new left-back in time for Swansea City’s trip to Aston Villa.
Swansea are on the hunt for a fresh face after Neil Taylor suffered a season-ending ankle injury last weekend.
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Michael Laudrup
And an optimistic Laudrup reckons there are decent alternatives on offer even though the transfer window is closed. Until January 1, Swansea can only sign players who were not attached to a club when the summer window shut last week.
And after looking across Europe for left-sided defenders, Laudrup is hopeful of recruiting a player capable of thriving in the Premier League.
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“When you look at the squad, our only big problem is left-back because of Neil’s injury,” said the Swansea manager.
“We are working on it. What has happened is very sad for Neil, and for us it was difficult that it came around 20 hours after the closure of the transfer window.
“But we have been looking for a couple of days at the free agents who are available and I think there are a couple of players who could suit us. Now we have to see what happens.”
One left-back with extensive Premier League experience who is currently unattached is Paul Robinson, who left Bolton in the summer.
It is thought his name has been discussed by Swansea’s decision- makers but that the former West Brom man will not be heading to Wales.
Instead Laudrup is more likely to turn to the Continent as he seeks a player who can compete with youngster Ben Davies for the left-back spot at the Liberty.
“There are a lot of names being mentioned and a lot of people are calling us,” Laudrup added.
“Agents are calling and offering players and that’s fine.
“Of course, we have to try to find out about these players.
“We have to do some research — we have to talk to a lot of people who have no interest in these players and get their opinions.”
Taylor is expected to leave hospital later this week after having surgery on his ankle.
Members of Swansea’s coaching staff went to see the Welsh international and reported that he was in decent spirits given the grim circumstances.
Laudrup believes Taylor’s misfortune will be good news for another player.
“To have the possibility to come to the Premier League is a great possibility for someone,” the Dane said. “Let’s see what happens in the next couple of days.
“It would be nice to get something done before our next game, although it’s not crucial.
“If we have to wait for some days it’s okay, but the sooner the better.”
Comments
by brochadav
Sunday, September 09 2012, 9:36AM
“Wiki, twitter and planetswans are rife with rumours. Lets wait until Laudrup signs someone and then we'll know. I have every faith in his judgement, he's done quite well so far eh!!
Last name I heard mentioned was a former Dutch U21 (Dwight Tiendalli) but I hear things all the time and they are usually rubbish.”
by DJofTNE
Thursday, September 06 2012, 5:47PM
“KP287, Dont believe everything you read on wiki, its updated by anyone with a keyboard.”
by morton1947
Thursday, September 06 2012, 4:41PM
“Personally I have every confidence in Ben Davies and Tatey although Ben needs more experience and I would not like to see his confidence knocked should he have a bad game. I am sure with Laudrup's contacts that he will come up with superb cover shortly.”
by C.Lion
Thursday, September 06 2012, 10:09AM
“Who are we closing in on?”
by hacker_jack
Thursday, September 06 2012, 8:10AM
“The main problem is that Ben Davies is going to be called up to play for Wales.
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Why is this a problem? When Wales play we don't.”
by KP287
Wednesday, September 05 2012, 4:08PM
“Fabio Grosso, apparently signed as free agent 4th of September...”
by simontaverner
Wednesday, September 05 2012, 3:12PM
“The main problem is that Ben Davies is going to be called up to play for Wales. so for now, I think that Tate would be just fine, as he has been in the past!!!”
by muld00ns
Wednesday, September 05 2012, 3:04PM
“thanks hacker......we should be ok then. Lets hope he pulls a rabbit out of a hat!”
by hacker_jack
Wednesday, September 05 2012, 1:34PM
“We have 21 (22 depending on Obeng as I'm not sure his age) players over 21 registered.
Bartley, Richards, Cornell, Situ all fall under the limit, just.”
by muld00ns
Wednesday, September 05 2012, 1:16PM
“@asdfdfs - only if they didn't have 25 players to register in the first place. Say we did and they decided to leave Lita out then this wouldn't be allowed. If you have 25 players then you register 25 players. Will be interesting to see if that's the case.”