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Swansea City transfer news as fresh Man City forward on radar and target admits admiration for 'big club' Swans

Here's your round-up of all the latest Swansea City news for Tuesday, May 24.

Swans eyeing Rogers

Swansea City are among a number of clubs chasing Manchester City youngster Morgan Rogers.

That's according to Darren Witcoop, assistant editor at the Mirror, who claims the Swans have expressed an interest in taking the 19-year-old on loan this summer.

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The extent of Swansea's interest isn't yet clear, but sources have told WalesOnline that Rogers is likely to be of interest to a number of sides in the Championship. However, it's understood there hasn't been any concrete approach from anyone at this stage.

The winger spent last season loan at Bournemouth, but netted just one goal in 17 appearances in all competitions for the Cherries. Swansea were linked with a move back in January, shortly before his spell on the English south coast was cut short by boss Scott Parker, who decided not to name the starlet in his 25-man squad for the second half of the season.

Huddersfield Town and Blackpool were also linked at the time, and there's already a suggestion that the latter may well look to rekindle their interest this summer.

Ogbene leaves door open for 'big club' Swansea

Rotherham United winger Chiedozie Ogbene insists he's happy with life in south Yorkshire, but has suggested he would be tempted if 'big club' Swansea City came calling.

Sources in south Yorkshire claim the Swans are keeping tabs on the Republic of Ireland international, although the Millers' decision to activate the option of a further 12 months on his current contract means Swansea will require a transfer fee if they wish to prise him away from the New York Stadium.

The 25-year-old is currently preparing for a busy quadruple-header with Ireland this summer, but is seemingly reluctant to rule out a possible move later on in the window. In an interview with the Irish Examiner, he said: “My future is unknown but right now I am a Rotherham United player.

“I am quite happy at Rotherham but they know I am quite ambitious and aware of me wanting to reach the next level. They have said that if someone gives me the opportunity to operate at the level I want to, they won't stand in the way.

“Every player wants to be at a stable and established club - especially a big one like Swansea City. At this stage of my career, it’s really important to be playing games and at the highest level I can get to.”

Ogbene clearly has some big ambitions for the future, and it's clear that if he does move on this summer, he has no intention of simply making up the numbers.

“I’m not going to settle to be a bench-warmer somewhere else,” he added.

“I left Brentford chasing game-time. That’s my philosophy and I don’t want to change it now just because it’s a big club.

“If a club were interested, I would sit down with their manager to see if I fit his plans and style of play; discover the platform he’d give me to improve as a man and player.

“There has to be a balance, in terms of the right club and level. Rotherham were unfortunate to get relegated the last time. The manager knows what’s at stake and what they need to do.

“I can’t say what the future holds but I’m confident we have the team at Rotherham to stay up if we were to go for it. We have proved people wrong before.”

Ntcham named in Cameroon squad

Swansea City midfielder Oliver Ntcham has been named in Cameroon's provisional squad for the upcoming Afcon qualifiers.

The Indomitable Lions are set to take on Kenya and Burundi next month, and boss Rigobert Song has included the 26-year-old as part of his plans.

Ntcham had previously played at age group level for France, but recently switched his allegiances to Cameroon courtesy of his parents, who are of Cameroonian descent.

The Swans star was previously included in the World Cup qualifiers back in March, but wasn't selected for the match day squad.

However, after enjoying a reasonably successful start to life in south Wales, he could now be handed his full international debut.

Wigan keen to get Lowe

Wigan Atheltic are keen on securing a reunion with Jamal Lowe this summer.

According to talkSport, the Latics are interested in bringing the Jamaican international back to the DW Stadium in what would be the player's fourth move in three years.

Lowe recently enjoyed a promotion to the Premier League with Bournemouth last season, but largely laboured to nail down a regular role in Scott Parker's first team plans at the Vitality.

Even so, he still managed to net seven goals in 34 outings, helping Parker's side to second in the table. However, just two years after leaving, former club Wigan now appear to have identified him as a possible option following their return to the Championship.

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