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Tom Coleman

Swansea City's seven new signings rated as duo impressing but talent not yet up and running

Swansea City added seven players to their ranks in the summer transfer window.

Each of the new additions have played for their new club, although it's clear to see they have had differing fortunes so far as Russell Martin's men have had a number of frustrating results early on in the 2022/23 campaign.

Here's a closer look at how each of the new recruits have performed so far this term.

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Nathan Wood

The youngster arrived from Middlesbrough in time to link-up with his new team-mates at their Pennyhill Park training camp over the summer, and has seemingly already established himself as a key figure under Russell Martin.

Has often looked comfortable on the ball, boasting composure beyond his years. He's admittedly had a few nervy moments, although mistakes have usually come when the Swans have been placed under the cosh.

Overall, he seems to be an accomplished capture.

Grade: A

Harry Darling

Another centre-back to have been brought on board, the former Cambridge United man was on the radar of Russell Martin almost as soon as he took the reins at the Swansea.com Stadium.

Darling was an integral part of Martin's blueprint at MK Dons, but hasn't quite been as influential in a Swans shirt. A stunning strike on his debut on the opening day has been the highlight, but defensively he's sometimes been found wanting.

Has spent the last couple of games on the bench in light of Ben Cabango's return.

Grade: C

Joe Allen

Welsh football's homecoming story of the summer, Joe Allen's return to his boyhood club undoubtedly geed up the mood in SA1 ahead of the season.

Swansea's patchy start means much of that optimism has perhaps taken something of a dent, but Allen has still offered some welcome consistency in the middle of the park.

It's important to remember this isn't the same Joe Allen sold to Liverpool for £15m a decade ago, although, after a slow start due to his lengthy injury lay-off over the summer, the midfielder is really starting to hit his stride.

Despite his advancing years, he's shown he's still perfectly capable of keeping a midfield ticking over.

Grade: B+

Matthew Sorinola

Another player known to Martin from his time in Milton Keynes, the 21-year-old cited the Swans boss as a key factor in his decision to make the move to SA1.

Has put in a couple of encouraging performances, most notably against QPR and Stoke City, but has sometimes found it difficult to find the penetration needed to trouble some defences.

Often deployed on the right this term, he has always worked hard, but it just feels like there's more to come.

Grade: C

Luke Cundle

Difficult to really give an accurate assessment of the Wolves loanee, given his only taste of action in a Swans shirt has been an appearance off the bench against QPR.

Some promising early signs, but feels too early to really make a judgement.

Grade: Jury's out.

Armstrong Oko-Flex

As above really.

Grade: Jury's out.

Fin Stevens

Perhaps didn't quite look after the ball as well as he should have done during a brief cameo against Sheffield United, but showed some neat touches off the bench against QPR. Has time on his hands to prove his worth, as with Oko-Flex and Cundle.

Grade: Jury's out.

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