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Ian Mitchelmore

Russell Martin admits Joel Piroe may now leave as Swansea City boss reveals Preston North End phone call

Russell Martin accepts Joel Piroe could leave Swansea City this summer as the striker approaches the final year of his contract with the club.

The Dutchman has excelled since joining from PSV Eindhoven in the summer of 2021, scoring 43 goals under head coach Martin so far - with his brace in Wednesday night's win over Preston North End taking his tally for the current campaign to 19 in all competitions.

However, Martin believes the forward's current contract situation leaves Swansea somewhat vulnerable to losing Piroe this summer, with the 37-year-old stating the frontman will have admirers given his remarkable goal output since moving to south Wales.

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