Jazz Richards admits to being flattered by reports of interst from Glasgow Rangers

The Swansea City defender has been linked with a move north of the border in recent days but although he admits it is flattering at this stage of his career he also recognises the amount of work he still has to do at the level he is at already.

And whilst the interest is likely to be no more than just agent/representative talk, Richards is clearly pleased with the praise that he has been getting.

"I've not heard anything about it and I'm not taking much notice of it," he told the Evening Post.

"Hearing rumours like these is good, I suppose, but I'm realistic and know that I've not achieved anything in the Championship.

"I haven't proved myself yet at this level, and that's the aim.

"I'm concentrating on getting back into the Swansea team, to be honest. I can't see myself playing anywhere else and I've got so much to prove here.

"My mates have been on to me about it, but I've told them it's just a rumour.

"The boys in the squad have been ribbing me about it too. If I do something in training they say 'oh, that's Rangers quality'.

"It's good banter and everyone has had a laugh about it.

"But this is where I want to be. I've got my family and friends around me and good people who can advise me properly.

"I want to get more involved and add to my eight appearances," said Richards.

"I appreciate I'm young and it's a high level, while we have quality players in the squad, but I'm setting myself high targets to reach.

"I started the season playing when I didn't expect to. Now I know what it's like to play Championship football, I've been disappointed not to have featured as much since.

"With Albert out injured, I'm hoping to feature a little more.

"I've got to show the right attitude to the manager both on and off the field.

"I went into his office a few weeks back to ask him why I hadn't been in the squad.

"He gave me his reasons — which are between me and him — and now I know what needs to be done.

"It's up to me now, which is the way I like it."

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