🎧 Have Meslier's nine lives run out?
"In this podcast at least, we all kind of want Meslier to do well... but he is getting a bit indefensible."The usual cast of Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix discuss a disappointing draw with Swansea City, Farke's team selection and the negativity surrounding Illan Meslier.Has the keeper made one too many mistakes to keep his place in goal?You can listen to the full episode and more on the Don't Go To Bed Yet podcast.
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Wales Online
a day ago
- Wales Online
Tonight's Swansea City news as rivals source O'Brien alternative and ex-Swans hero released
Tonight's Swansea City news as rivals source O'Brien alternative and ex-Swans hero released The latest news from the Stadium Lewis O'Brien (Image: Ashley Crowden/REX/Shutterstock ) Here's your round-up of all the latest Swansea City news for Friday, June 27. Hull source O'Brien alternative Hull City reportedly remain firmly in the race for former Swansea City loanee Lewis O'Brien this summer - but could yet look elsewhere should a deal become too problematic. O'Brien has been on the radar of a host of Championship clubs this summer, having enjoyed a hugely impressive six-month loan spell with the Swans last season. Sign up to our Swansea City newsletter here. Swansea would love to have the midfielder back for another stint next season, but their hopes of winning the race appear to be slim. The Tigers, in contrast, look to be among the leading contenders for his signature, having held talks over the last few weeks. But according to our colleagues at Hull Live, the financial package required to get a deal done could still prove a stumbling block. Article continues below Sources close to negotiations have told WalesOnline that an offer believed to be worth 'in and around' £5m is on the table from the Tigers, while one other Championship club is also believed to have launched a bid. That prospective price tag has been disputed by reports on Humberside, but it seems there's still some confidence a deal could get done. Nevertheless, Hull could yet look at other options, with a player based in Europe also believed to be on the radar. Indeed, the mystery player is believed to have already held talks with owner Acun Ilicali and head coach Sergej Jakirovic. Ogbeta joins Barnsley Former Swansea City defender Nathanael Ogbeta has signed for Plymouth Argyle on a season-long loan. The 24-year-old is getting married this weekend, but is set to miss his honeymoon to join up with his new team-mates this week. "Currently, I'm in London because I'm getting married at the weekend. But I'm excited to join the lads next week and get started," he told the club website. Reds boss Conor Hourihane, himself a former Swan, added: "He has good EFL experience for a player of his age, and he brings depth to the squad, which is essential." Ogbeta joined the Swans from Shrewsbury in 2022, but played just three games for the club before leaving on a free transfer last summer. Sign up to the Swansea City WhatsApp service to get breaking news and top stories sent to your phone. Borini released Former Swansea City cult hero Fabio Borini is a free agent this summer after leaving Italian side Sampdoria. The striker, who scored six goals in 12 games for the Swans during a loan spell in 2011, joined the fallen Italian giants on a free transfer back in 2023. Content cannot be displayed without consent He since netted 10 goals in 38 games, with Sampdoria narrowly preserving their Serie B status last season following a chaotic play-off with Salernitana. Article continues below The club haven't yet made an official announcement, but Nicolò Schira has claimed the 34-year-old is now set to depart.
Wales Online
a day ago
- Wales Online
Swansea City's plan for the rest of the transfer window explained as wishlist emerges
Swansea City's plan for the rest of the transfer window explained as wishlist emerges The Swans still have plenty of work to do before the start of the season Oli McBurnie is a player on Swansea's radar this summer Swansea City's transfer window is firmly up and running, but there's clearly plenty more work to be done before the first ball is kicked on August 9. For the second season in a row, Swansea open their campaign with a trip to Middlesbrough, but a fair amount has changed since last year's curtain-raiser. Not only is there a new man in the hot-seat, but there's also likely to be a different look to the XI that takes to the field at the Riverside in a couple of months' time. Sign up to our Swansea City newsletter here. Five players have already come on board, while a total of 10 players have departed, and those numbers are likely to increase further before the close of the window. As things stand, it's understood a central midfielder is currently near the top of Swansea's wishlist, preferably one capable of playing in the six. Lewis O'Brien was clearly a figure of keen interest, but as expected the finances are proving tricky for the Swans, who are predictably facing stiff competition from elsewhere. Article continues below A host of second tier clubs, and even Spanish giants Valencia, have taken an interest in the 26-year-old, whose future remains up in the air. Sources claim Hull City and one other Championship club have already launched a bid for the Nottingham Forest man, and it's claimed the value of the Tigers' bid stands at around £5m. Swansea will clearly struggle to match any offer in that sort of ballpark, while Richard Montague himself admitted that O'Brien would command 'Premier League wages'. It may well be the club move on to other targets. Empoli's Liam Henderson and Yokohama's Jean Claude have previously been mentioned as possibilities by reports elsewhere, while there's also been some lingering interest in Ethan Galbraith at Leyton Orient, although it seems he's not regarded as a top priority at this stage. Melker Widell is set to come in, but the need for reinforcements at the heart of midfield will likely accelerate should a departure or two materialise. There's already been interest in star man Goncalo Franco, while Jay Fulton has similarly been tipped for a possible exit before the window's out. Elsewhere, the club are also bracing themselves for a potential offer for winger Ronald, who's been linked with several sides in his native Brazil, as well as Mexican side Club America. As things stand, however, there's not been any sort of concrete approach from anyone. Should the situation change, it could well have an impact on Swansea's plans. There's currently a feeling they are well stocked in wide areas, particularly with the signing of Zeidane Inoussa. But the recent links with Kwame Poku suggest they might well be expecting some movement the other way. The 23-year-old was reportedly the subject of an offer from the Swans, but now looks poised to join Queens Park Rangers. Josh Ginnelly could well be facing an uncertain future given his injury-plagued spell, while the lack of game-time under boss Alan Sheehan suggests Florian Bianchini might well be another the club could be tempted to move on. Bianchini didn't make a single start under the Irishman, and just eight league games overall, despite showing some encouraging glimpses in the number nine role. A new striker is likely to be on the agenda at some point, with Bobby Wales largely seen as a player for the future. But their efforts to bring one or two more on board may well depend on whether they can move Jerry Yates on in this window. The club have already sold Mykola Kuharevich this summer, and it seems likely they will entertain offers for the former Blackpool man, who enjoyed a reasonably successful loan spell at Derby County last season. The Rams were previously interested in another move, but Paul Warne's departure seemingly scuppered those plans. Derby's capture of Carlton Morris may well confirm they have no intention of returning for Yates, but an exit could nevertheless still happen should the right suitor emerge. Sign up to the Swansea City WhatsApp service to get breaking news and top stories sent to your phone Swansea have already assessed possible options to come in, including former striker Oli McBurnie, although it's understood they've not made any sort of approach for the Scotland striker, and have merely placed his name on a list among several others. Hull currently seem well placed to get a move done at this stage, although nothing seems to be agreed. Article continues below Finally, there's still the possibility the Swans may look to get another defender on board. The eye-catching capture of Cameron Burgess has gone a long way to filling the Harry Darling-shaped hole in Swansea's backline. After a saga that lasted the best part of six months, Darling chose to return to his native East Anglia by signing for former boss Liam Manning at Norwich City. Ricardo Santos has also come on board too, but there's a feeling Swansea could still use more depth in the heart of the defence, and indeed in the full-back/wingback area. There's subsequently a preference for someone who can cover in both areas if possible.
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Swans face Crawley reunion in EFL Cup
Swansea City will host League Two Crawley Town in the first round of the EFL Cup, with the tie to be played in the week beginning 11 August. The two clubs have met only once before, when Garry Monk scored a last-minute goal to give the then Premier League Swans a League Cup victory at Crawley in September months later, Swansea thumped Bradford City at Wembley to win the EFL Cup - the only major trophy in the club's Sheehan's side will hope for another triumph over Crawley in what will be their opening home game of 2025-26, with Swansea heading to Middlesbrough for their first Championship fixture of the new campaign on Saturday, 9 will play in the fourth tier next season having been relegated from League One in 2024-25.
