Swansea City in talks with trio over new deals
SWANSEA City are in talks with Michel Vorm, Ashley Williams and Neil Taylor over new contracts at the Liberty.
Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins has admitted the club are hungry to tie down three of their most influential figures as soon as possible.
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And Swansea are in discussions over a new deal for goalkeeper David Cornell.
Vorm and Williams both have almost two years to run on their current agreements, while Taylor is contracted until the summer of 2015.
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But Swansea want to sort out extensions now rather than end up in a position where any of their key players' deals are in danger of running out.
"We are working on quite a few things," Jenkins said. "We are looking to make sure we have got a few of our experienced players on extended deals.
"That's something we are looking to do at the moment and we're optimistic that we'll be able to get things sorted with a number of players."
Former Wrexham man Taylor has been ruled out for the season after breaking and dislocating his ankle 11 days ago, but the setback has not changed Swansea's stance.
"Neil's injury does not impact on the contract situation," Jenkins added. "The discussions with Neil were more or less concluded before the injury and nothing has changed.
"Hopefully things will be finalised soon."
Securing the futures of Vorm, Williams and Taylor would be a huge boost for Swansea given that all three players have shone in the Premier League.
Vorm has established himself as one of the most respected keepers in the country since his bargain £1.5 million move from Utrecht, and has been touted as a potential target for Brendan Rodgers's Liverpool.
Williams has been one of the most consistent central defenders in the division.
The Wales man has said he is in no rush to pen a new deal, but indicated that he would be happy to extend his Swansea stay.
Taylor, meantime, has been a revelation at the top level given that he was playing Conference football a little over two years ago.
Cornell, Swansea's third-choice keeper, is back in SA1 having impressed during a loan spell at Hereford last season.
The 21-year-old local lad's current deal expires at the end of this campaign.
Gareth Vincent
Comments
by Philosoraptor
Monday, September 17 2012, 1:34PM
“No, the RedBirds are not good enough for top level football.”
by swanseaola
Friday, September 14 2012, 9:04AM
“Does anyone think that it's possible the Liverbirds could be playing the Redbirds next season?”
by brochadav
Thursday, September 13 2012, 7:14PM
“Arnoldlane, I never said you mentioned Vorm!! My comment still stands tho, you know absolutely nothing about football if you don't rate Ash and Taylor. FYI, Rodgers had a bid for DDV turned down, try keeping up or are you another sad Cardiffian on a wind up.
MDBag, keep taking the drugs pal, it must hurt a redbird to see the Swans doing so well. Never mind cardiff will take their chance one day, yes they will pay their debts off one day, but at 5 pence in the pound.”
by bypassbob1950
Thursday, September 13 2012, 12:33PM
“MickyDirtbag2, you are truly a right PLONKER. Your comments whenever you post something are rediculous. Stay away and go pester your own Cardiff City Football Club you IDIOT.”
by PaulStuart
Wednesday, September 12 2012, 6:06PM
“Vorm is a must, as is Taylor. Ash is now almost vital given all the injuries we have at the back.
Short term we will struggle in defence. Hope the new Duch boy is up to it, otherwise I'm sure our local lads won't let us down.
Usual garbage from Dirtbag of course. What a sad life. Arnold is creeping a close second. Which team are you watching?”
by Hadoken6773
Wednesday, September 12 2012, 3:52PM
“Rodgers is trying to get de vries but does not want to give more than a mill, I would have no issue having him back here, but only as a back up for the amazing Vorm.
I feel badly for De vries, he did well for us, and threw it all away.”
by arnoldlane
Wednesday, September 12 2012, 3:19PM
“Brochadav.
I never mentioned Vroom only the other two.
Why is Rodgers not trying to get Defries as Wolves would want him off the wage bill.
Funny nobody is in for Derfries as a good keeper is hard to find.”
by MickyDirtbag2
Wednesday, September 12 2012, 3:18PM
“Rather than offer these players long term contracts that we wont be able to afford once our bubble burst and we get relegated I would have used this International break to scount some new players who we cn add to the squad next summer.
I full y expected Mr Laudrip to be in the crowd at the Norther Ireland v Luxumborg game looking for Championship quality players befor the likes of Peterborough or Barnsley earmark them for their relegation drive next season.
We have to plan now for Michu, De Guzzle and Mr Laudrip leaving for a BIG club next summer so letsget the ball rolling now Mr Hugh Jenkin and tart looking for a good young manager like Jan Molby or Glyn Hysen.”
by brochadav
Wednesday, September 12 2012, 1:56PM
“Arnoldlane, you on a wind up because otherwise you obviously know less than nothing!!
bennyhill4, Rodgers would love to get his hands on Vorm, more so given Reina's shaky form.
I see these 3 players as being more important to us (individually and definitely collectively) than Joe Allen. We replaced Allen for a couple of million, replacing any one of these 3 would cost a whole lot more with no guarantee anyone could fit in like they do.
Whatever anyone's view of Huw Jenkins (unbelievably some still think he's hopeless!!) he has done an outstanding job of recruiting and retaining a great group. Everyone at SCFC, from the very bottom to the very top, are doing fantastic work.”
by Hadoken6773
Wednesday, September 12 2012, 11:37AM
“I rate all 3 of them, especially Vorm , but I think think their salaries are gonna have to increase a lot, I think all 3 of them come in at under 5 million at the moment which is kinda insane given vorm is worth around that money on his own in my opinion. Sorry huw.
Now is a good time to tie down taylor with him off the field for a year, Williams, I think is well suited here, captain and well liked, its only going to get better for him here. And he is Welsh, why throw that away. It makes sense.”