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Swansea City transfer news as Leicester City line up Russell Martin move on one condition and boss wants duo

Here's your round-up of all the latest Swansea City news for Sunday, May 7.

Leicester City line up Martin

Swansea City boss Russell Martin is reportedly a potential target for Leicester City this summer - but only if the Foxes are relegated from the Championship.

According to The Sun, Dean Smith's long-term future at the King Power Stadium is already uncertain, with the former Premier League champions still facing up to the possibility of Championship football next season.

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Should they have to start again, the suggestion is they will target Martin, with the Leicester hierarchy believed to view the 37-year-old as in the same mould as former boss Brendan Rodgers, who was sacked last month.

Martin himself is seemingly facing a somewhat uncertain future in SA1, with just one year left on his current deal.

At the time of writing there has seemingly been precious little progress in terms of a new contract.

Should he be targeted this summer, the Swans will still want compensation, although the current situation will clearly leave them less room to manoeuvre.

Martin keen to keep loan duo

Swansea City boss Russell Martin admits he's keen to keep loan duo Matty Sorinola and Luke Cundle on board for next season.

Both players are currently set to return to their parent clubs once the current campaign has concluded, with the Swans set to take on West Bromwich Albion at the Swansea.com Stadium in their final outing of the season.

There's clearly some uncertainty hanging over several players within Martin's squad, including loanees Sorinola and Cundle, and the Swans boss has been pleased by their respective contributions.

"They were both brought in to provide cover and a bit of depth to the squad," he said. "They've both ended up playing a lot of games for us. Matty's been unlucky with the change of shape because he's started hitting real form and playing really well. The change of shape's probably hurt his opportunities a little bit.

"But a first year in the Championship, it's been a really good loan for him. Really, really good. He's definitely helped us in a lot of ways. He's probably played more than he thought or more than we envisaged. So he's done great, a really popular member of the squad. Really nice young man that gets on with everyone."

Martin has revealed that conversations have already taken place over potentially extending Cundle's stay in south Wales, and he's clearly quietly hopeful an agreement can be reached.

"We've had that conversation with Wolves," he added. "They're really happy with what's happened here. We'd be keen to have a further discussion on that and I think Luke is as well.

"All the signs are really positive. It's never that simple in football, but I hope we can have him back. I think he'll cost us a bit more than he has done this season. I think he has a huge ceiling. I don't think they'll be willing to leave the building."

Cundle eyeing unbeaten finish

Luke Cundle says he's eager to end his loan spell at Swansea City by preserving their unbeaten run.

Cundle has enjoyed a largely successful spell on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers, and has already stated he'd be open to returning next term.

For now, though, he's keen on ensuring the Swans sign off on a high with a win over West Brom on Bank Holiday Monday.

“The gaffer and his staff have been good to me on and off the pitch,” he said.

“I think they’ve found a good balance between having a laugh and being serious on the training pitch.

“They’ve got a mix of everything in the changing room. The older lads are great with the younger lads – I think that’s what makes the group so special.

“Everyone feels comfortable and that’s what makes the environment so good.

“It’s a shame we didn’t get to the play-off places which we were probably trying to push for, but we’ve had a good end to the season and we just want to go again on Monday.

“We’re unbeaten in the last eight games and there’s a good spirit within the changing rooms and a hope that we can finish it off on a high.

“I think in some of the games this season we’ve been unlucky. Ability-wise in the changing room, I think that group can push for more next season.

“Obviously for me, it’s West Brom and there’s the rivalry with Wolves, it’ll be good if we can beat them.”

No fresh injury concerns for Swans curtain call

Russell Martin has no fresh injury concerns ahead of their final Championship clash of the season against West Bromwich Albion on Monday.

“We are in the same situation as we were at Hull last weekend,” said Martin.

“Walshy and Jay miss out, they will not go away and get ready for pre-season when they will be totally fine and ready.

“We know we can finish in the top 10, and to do that we need a win, so that will be the aim.”

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