Swansea City have reportedly had a bid accepted by recently relegated Blackpool for striker Jerry Yates. The bid, which is believed to be in the region of £2.5million, could see the 26-year-old move to the Liberty Stadium ahead of next season, casting further doubt over the future of Dutch striker Joel Piroe, who has been linked with a move to Leeds United.
Piroe, who has scored 41 goals in two seasons in the Championship since arriving from PSV Eindhoven in July 2021, is said to be a target for the Whites and fellow Championship new boys Leicester City. Southampton are also said to be tracking the striker, while Premier League sides Everton and Nottingham Forest are also said to have made tentative enquiries
BBC Sport claims the Swans are on the verge of signing Yates, which could hand the Whites a major boost in their hopes of signing Piroe. Leeds know they'll face plenty of competition for Piroe this summer and will need to act fast with a Serie A side also reportedly in the running.
