Football Season Guide

Swansea City

In


Jake Bidwell (defender, QPR), Ben Wilmot (defender, Watford), Borja Baston (attacker, Alaves, loan ended), Andre Ayew (attacker, Fenerbahce, loan ended)

Out


Jordan Ayew (attacker, Crystal Palace), Luciano Narsingh (sp, attacker, Feyenoord), Dan James (k, midfielder, Manchester United), Leroy Fer (r, midfielder, Feyenoord), Martin Olsson (defender, released), Wilfried Bony (attacker, released)

Graham Potter was arguably one of the managers of the season last time as he provided some stability for Swansea, flirting with the play-offs at one stage before falling by the wayside. However Potter's progress attracted the interests of Brighton who gave him their manager's job in the summer and has hit Swansea hard again. Steve Cooper is Potter's replacement, untried at this level, and it appears as if Swansea are right back to square one. Signings so far have been pretty much non-existent with only Jake Bidwell arriving from QPR. The Swans have also had a significant departure with Dan James departing for Manchester United, as he inevitably would. It all in all adds up to pretty bleak picture and it is difficult to see Swansea doing too much this season. Things could change if they are able to bring in further players, and they may well use the loan market to their advantage.

Target


A mid-table slot will be acceptable given the levels of uncertainty at the club at the moment.