Barnsley boss Michael Duff is now a contender to succeed Russell Martin at Swansea City.
Despite an ongoing dispute over compensation, Martin is still set to join newly-relegated Southampton, and the Swans have already started the process of sounding out replacements over the last couple of weeks.
Former assistant Chris Davies looked to be the club's preferred choice, although it's understood he is now set to join Ange Postecoglou's new-look coaching team at Tottenham Hotspur, where he will work alongside Ryan Mason, who was also touted as a possibility early on in the search. For the latest Swansea news sent straight to your inbox, sign up here.
