Today is the day folks : Updated every half an hour

By 5pm today Steve Cooper will know what players he has to select until January as the swans return to a busy schedule after the international break. We will update this news story as the day progresses up to 5pm with all the news, views and discussion on deadline day.

Players linked inwards

Kasey Palmer in in loan
Joel Owen Latibeaudiere 3 year contract
Ryan Manning as at 5pm subject to deal sheet
Fabio Borini Free agent, plenty of time
Rajiv Van La Parra Free agent, plenty of time
Ryan Bennett 3 year contract

Players linked outwards

Andre Ayew Staying
Joe Rodon gone
Matt Grimes Staying
Declan John Who knows

Updates throughout the day.

9am - Rodon latest
The latest reports on Joe Rodon suggest Swansea are holding out for their £18m asking price.That will surely be tested throughout the day. Rodon is keen to join Spurs with a loan back to help his home town club to the premier league after a great start to the season.

In amongst all the days speculation and transfers don’t forget the swans are looking to recruit players away from these top stories as well.

9.30am - Wilson rumoured to be on his way to Cardiff City for a loan for the rest of the season. Swansea clearly not willing to waste money on heavy financial demands from Liverpool.

9.50am, QPR defender Ryan Manning wants to join the swans after permanent deal talks with a host of premier league clubs.

10am - Kasey Palmer to have medical at 11.30am as swans agree loan deal.

10.45am - Fabio Borini in tentative talks with Julian Winter, but it’s a long way off.

The 11am to 1pm lull is here, medical, paperwork etc, especially to get players registered for the weekend, deadline is midday.

12.30pm - Reading are battling Championship rivals QPR and Swansea City for the signature of Rajiv van La Parra.The Dutch winger is a free agent having been released by Red Star Belgrade earlier this year.

1.45pm - With hours to go Centre Back Ryan Bennett at Wolves is linked as Spurs improved offer is expected.

2.15pm - Spurs and Swansea nearing a deal for Rodon.
Bennett keen to join Swansea on a permanent deal.
It’s going to be a long three hours.

5pm - swans sign Joel Latibeaudiere on permanent deal, Ryan Bennett on permanent deal.
Ryan Manning part of a deal sheet, as is Joe Rodon To Spurs. Kasey Palmer on loan.

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