# Swansea City Eye Further Signings Amid Injury Concerns and Transfer Bids
As the summer transfer window moves into its crucial stages, Swansea City find themselves in the spotlight with fresh signings and unresolved transfer targets dominating discussions. After a relatively quiet spell, the club’s recruitment activity has picked up pace as manager Alan Sheehan seeks to bolster his squad ahead of the new Championship season.
Swansea’s pre-season fixtures have highlighted the need for greater squad depth, especially in key defensive and attacking positions. While the arrivals of Zeidane Inoussa, Bobby Wales, Cameron Burgess, Ricardo Santos, and Ethan Galbraith have injected some much-needed excitement amongst supporters, concerns remain. Notably, recent injuries to captain Ben Cabango and new signing Ricardo Santos have compounded an already delicate situation at the back.
At present, Cameron Burgess stands as the only fully fit centre-back available as Swansea prepare for their opening clash against Middlesbrough. This shortage has made it clear that defensive reinforcements are now a top priority for Sheehan and his recruitment team. Talks are reportedly advancing for West Ham United’s Kaelan Casey, with Swansea hoping to secure the young defender on a season-long loan. However, having spent pre-season with West Ham’s first team in the United States, it is uncertain if a deal will be finalised before the new campaign gets underway.
Defensive depth is not the sole area under the microscope. Further additions at full-back appear likely, with current options outside Josh Key and Josh Tymon considered thin on the ground. There is speculation that Sam Parker could see more game time in these roles, and Ethan Galbraith’s versatility offers options, though playing the Northern Ireland international out wide would weaken Swansea’s midfield.
The club’s transfer planning has suffered a further blow following the collapse of a deal to bring back Lewis O’Brien, after newly promoted Wrexham moved decisively to secure his signature. Swansea had monitored the situation but ultimately opted to step aside as the midfielder headed to the Racecourse.
On the creative front, Liverpool’s James McConnell had attracted interest from the Welsh club, but a recent injury setback seems to have cooled Swansea’s intent to pursue a deal at this stage. Meanwhile, talk of a potential move for Liverpool’s 21-year-old Luca Stephenson, who recently impressed on loan at Dundee United, has also surfaced, though the extent of Swansea’s interest is yet to be firmly established.
The club has been more persistent in their bid to sign striker Richard Kone from Wycombe Wanderers. Swansea are reported to have seen two bids rejected, with their latest offer believed to be around £4.5 million. Wycombe are reportedly holding out for £5 million. Leicester City have also shown interest in Kone, though at time of writing have yet to submit an official proposal. Despite the competition, Swansea remain hopeful, with developments expected to accelerate in the coming week.
The sense of urgency surrounding the search for a forward has only grown after a toe injury sidelined Zan Vipotnik, leaving Liam Cullen as the club’s only viable option up front. Speculation continues regarding a possible return for former fan favourite Oli McBurnie, but financial constraints reportedly make a deal for the Scotland international unlikely at this stage. Unless there is a significant shift in circumstances, it appears that this reunion will not materialise.
As with every transfer window, there is movement in both directions. Jerry Yates and Florian Bianchini have now left the Liberty Stadium, and winger Josh Ginnelly may also be departing soon, having been absent from pre-season matches and the recent training camp in Spain.
With several weeks still to run before the transfer window closes, Swansea City remain active and ambitious. Supporters will no doubt watch with interest as the club seeks to resolve defensive shortages, bolster attacking options, and shape a squad capable of enduring the rigours of another unpredictable Championship campaign.