Here’s your round-up of all the latest Swansea City news for Tuesday, June 3.
Fisher unsure of future
St. Johnstone boss Simo Valakari says Andy Fisher ‘doesn’t know what the future is’ ahead of his return to Swansea City this summer.
The 27-year-old joined Saints back in January on a short-term loan deal and made 18 appearances for the club as they slid out of the Scottish top flight.
Valakari hasn’t ruled out the possibility of trying to bring Fisher back to McDiarmid Park next term but is expecting other clubs higher up the food chain to show an interest.
“Andy has gone back to see what is happening, and he said for the first time in a long time he doesn’t know what the future is,” said Valakari.
“I think if we were still in the Premiership, then maybe we would have a chance of bringing him back, but probably not for the Championship.
“Andy will have other clubs after him, I think, because he did well for us.”
Fisher currently has one year left on his current deal at Swansea, and his future remains slightly uncertain, particularly given that Lawrence Vigouroux is likely to remain first choice under Alan Sheehan next term.
Milan keen on Modric
Italian giants AC Milan are reportedly keen on signing Luka Modric this summer.
The 39-year-old has already confirmed he’s set to leave Real Madrid after the upcoming Club World Cup, bringing the curtain down on a trophy-laden 13-year spell at the club.
Speculation over his next move has been rumbling away ever since, with reports elsewhere suggesting a possible move to MLS to join Lionel Messi and David Beckham at Inter Miami.
Saudi Arabia has also been touted as a possibility, but according to The Athletic, a move to Serie A could yet be on the cards.
It’s claimed Milan are ‘exploring a deal’ for the 2018 Ballon d’Or winner, who is seemingly yet to decide on this next move as a player.
An appearance for Croatia at next year’s World Cup has already been cited as a target the veteran midfielder may now be working towards, while his recent investment in Swansea City has suggested he is keen on staying in the game once he does eventually hang up his boots.
The possibility of pulling on a Swans shirt before he decides to retire appears slim, although it’s understood he has already had an impact behind the scenes at the club. For example, sources claim he has already spoken to potential new recruits in a bid to help convince them to join Alan Sheehan’s squad.
Russell Martin poised to take Rangers job
Former Swansea City boss Russell Martin is reportedly closing in on the job at Rangers.
According to Sky Sports, Rangers’ new sporting director, Kevin Thelwell; CEO Patrick Stewart; and the club’s new US owners are set to opt for the ex-Southampton boss, who enjoyed a brief loan spell at the club as a player back in 2018.
The Scottish giants have spent the last few months searching for a successor to Philippe Clement, who was sacked in February, with former captain Barry Ferguson previously taking interim charge.
Former boss Steven Gerrard and ex-Real Madrid assistant Carlo Ancelotti were both among the other names believed to be in the frame.
However, it seems Martin is now set to make the move to Ibrox, having been out of work since leaving St. Mary’s in December.
Swans confirm third friendly
Swansea City have confirmed they will take on League Two side Cheltenham Town in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday, July 23.
It’s the third friendly to have been confirmed by the club this summer, with the Swans also set to meet League One Stevenage out in Spain on July 19 before travelling to Exeter City on July 26. Sign up to our Swansea City newsletter here.
Kick-off for this clash against the Robins is pencilled in for 7pm BST.
It’s understood the Swans are still hopeful of confirming continental opposition for their traditional home friendly the week before the start of the season.
They were initially supposed to take on PSV Eindhoven but will now have to find fresh opposition after the Dutch side claimed the Eredivisie title, meaning they will now be taking part in the Johan Cruyff Shield against Go Ahead Eagles that weekend.
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