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Ian Mitchelmore

Man Utd starlet Ethan Laird reveals details of talks with Swansea City icon as players blew him away

Ethan Laird revealed Nathan Dyer was a key influence during his loan spell with Swansea City last season.

Laird joined the Swans from Manchester United for the duration of the 2021/22 campaign but had his time in south Wales cut short as he was sent to Bournemouth in January. However, he impressed during his spell with the Swans and featured 21 times in all competitions under Russell Martin - who also worked with the 20-year-old at MK Dons.

He is currently with the Red Devils on their pre-season tour but has spoken about learning from Swans icons such as Dyer and Wayne Routledge while also discussing the "exceptional" players - including Matt Grimes - that he played alongside.

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