“He loves this club, I love him as a player. I will say it. I would love to [sign him]. We’ll have to wait and see."
After seeing his side end the season on a frustratingly disappointing note at home to Queens Park Rangers, Russell Martin's attention quickly turned to what is likely to be a hugely important summer.
In many ways, the defeat on the final day summed up Swansea City's season under his stewardship. The ideas were there. So too was the endeavour. But the quality of execution wasn't quite at the required levels.