Garry Monk has said he's now targeting two more players - a left back and an attacking player. With Tom Carroll having already joined on loan, are we done with midfield signings?
In recent weeks we've seen lots of speculation surrounding the Swans' desire to acquire a defensive midfielder. That now seems to have changed though, with the club only reported to be in the market for two more players - neither of whom occupy that role.
Journalist Gareth Vincent has confirmed that Garry Monk is now only looking to add a left-back and an "attacking player", and it could well be we already know the identities of these players. We exclusively revealed Gambian forward Modou Barrow was on trial from Swedish side Ostersunds last week (link), and he's set to join on a three year deal on Wednesday, while we've also reportedly had a bit accepted for Nice left-back Timothée Kolodziejczak (link).
Where does this leave the talk of our interest in Benjamin Stambouli & Jack Cork? Dead and buried by all accounts. Tom Carroll seems to be viewed as a player who can help bolster our midfield, and while there have been renewed media rumblings (especially about Stambouli, as his father has ruled out his son moving to Marseille because he got sacked from his position at the club last year) I'd now be very surprised if we brought in another defensive midfielder.
Personally, what I've seen of Tom Carroll leads me to think we could still do with another holding option in midfield. Carroll is still so young it's always a risk - after all despite the hype there's always the possibility he could be another Josh McEachran - but then again he may turn out to be one of our best players this season. Such is football.
With less than a week to go before the transfer window shuts the Swans will be keen to get their transfer done and dusted. My bet is on Kolodziejczak and Barrow.