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Three players Swansea City should sign

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Sports Mole picks out three players that would improve Garry Monk's playing squad at Swansea City.

As is often the case when a club changes manager halfway through a season, it was a somewhat uncertain campaign at the Liberty Stadium last term.

Garry Monk, who was on the playing staff, was appointed to replace the departing Michael Laudrup and, despite a slight flirt with the relegation zone, the rookie manager had guided the Swans well away from any danger by the time the curtain had come down on the season.

Now, Monk has the opportunity to flex his muscles in the transfer market. Four players, including Bafetimbi Gomis and Lukasz Fabianski, have already arrived, but more signings are expected. Here, Sports Mole has picked out a further three players that we believe would be useful additions to Monk's squad.


1. Timothee Kolodziejczak, Nice

Three players Swansea should sign

The problem for a club like Swansea is that when a youngster makes an impression, the vultures circle almost immediately. Over the last two seasons, that is exactly what has happened where Ben Davies is concerned. The 21-year-old has attracted the attention of Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, with the latter of those expected to secure his services in the near future.

Davies's departure would leave Swansea short of a left-back, with only Neil Taylor to play in that position. While a capable defender, a serious injury suffered two years ago has limited Taylor's playing time over the past two campaigns, meaning that another full-back is needed.

Should Kolodziejczak sign on, Swansea would be getting one of Ligue 1's most impressive full-backs, who is also capable of playing further up the field. His long stride means that he is rarely outpaced, while the 22-year-old has good awareness when it comes to positioning himself defensively. It has also been reported that it will not be too long before France head coach Didier Deschamps comes calling.


2. Jonathan Williams, Crystal Palace

Three players Swansea should sign

Last season, Jonathan de Guzman often impressed in the centre of the Swansea midfield. However, following two loan stints with the Welsh outfit, he currently remains a Villarreal player. Rumour has it that the La Liga side are keen to keep the Dutch international this time around.

Ki Sung-yueng, who spent last season on loan with Sunderland, has also been linked with a move away and should that happen, Monk will be a little light when it comes to midfield options.

Williams may not have been in the plans of Palace boss Tony Pulis last term, but the 20-year-old showed during his loan spell with Ipswich Town in the Championship that he has all the potential to be a useful midfielder. The Wales international has plenty of energy to get around the pitch and also possesses a keen eye for a pass - a must for any Swansea midfielder.


3. Serge Gnabry, Arsenal

Ever since Swansea earned promotion to the Premier League, they've been praised for their passing style. Another tactic that the Swans have deployed effectively, though, is the use of wide players with pace. The likes of Nathan Dyer, Wayne Routledge and Pablo Hernandez have all made telling contributions on numerous occasions.

Nevertheless, the problem with wingers is that they have a tendency to be inconsistent, so the more alternatives within the squad, the better.

It would seem highly unlikely that Arsenal would be willing to permanently part with Gnabry, but with a number of attacking options at the Emirates Stadium, a loan move may not be out of the question. The young German can operate in two or three advanced positions and despite being just 19, he plays with plenty of confidence. His one goal for the Gunners actually came against the Swans in what was arguably his best performance of last season.


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