Swansea City’s future success relies on the kind of business we saw this week, selling players like Flynn Downes for tidy profits, then finding sensible replacements.
Downes joined the club from Ipswich Town last summer for around £1.5 million and instantly became a fan favourite. His combination of tough tackling, accurate passing and calm footwork under pressure saw him quickly become a major figure in Russell Martin’s side. It also drew the attentions of Premier League scouts and in the end, West Ham United pipped Crystal Palace to secure the 23-year-old’s signature.
The Jack Army will obviously be disappointed to lose such a fantastic young talent but this could be a rare move which suits all parties.
