These are your Swansea City headlines on Friday, December 30
Ogbene coy on future
Rotherham striker Chiedozie Ogbene admits he doesn't know what the future holds for him ahead of the January transfer window.
Ogbene has been on Swansea's radar for some time, with WalesOnline now understanding he is Russell Martin's number-one target next month when the window re-opens.
The Republic of Ireland man's latest comments open the door to a potential switch this winter, although he ultimately remained coy over what might happen next.
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“It is something I have been discussing with my agent,” Ogbene said. “If you were to push me to decide before January ... I think that’s a lot for me to take on board.
"It’s something I try not to think about because I think it will affect me if I’m put under pressure.
"The club have shown me the respect of saying: ‘Listen, we obviously want you to make a decision but we’re also going to respect your space’.
"Right now I don’t know where my future lies really,” he continued. “I’ve always had ambitions to push and try to get to the next level.
“I have my family around me and my agent advising me. We will always do the pros and cons before we make a decision."
Asked whether negotiations will continue after a fortnight, he replied: “I do believe so. It’s too soon to say in the next few days coming up.”
Roberts' verdict on Martin to Norwich
Former Wales striker Iwan Roberts says "not one bit of him" thinks Russell Martin should land the Norwich City job.
Martin's name has been floated about since Dean Smith's sacking at Carrow Road, although he has drifted in the bookmakers' odds in recent days.
Roberts, who played at Norwich, believes Martin shouldn't be under consideration, citing his Swansea side as being "so predictable".
“I look at what Russell has done in the game so far as a head coach and not one bit of me thinks he should get this job,” he said. “I look at MK Dons – when he left they’d finished 13th in League One. Last year they finished third under Liam Manning. There was a massive improvement after he left.
“I look at Swansea – they finished 15th last season and they are 16th now after the defeat at Reading on Tuesday. Don’t get me wrong, there have been times when it has been a joy to watch, but there have been times I am pulling my hair out because it is so predictable.
“There isn’t enough to impress me.”
Early team news
Olivier Ntcham could return to the matchday squad after missing the loss to Reading through illness.
Striker Michael Obafemi has been sidelined since the World Cup break and may well miss out once again while midfielder Liam Walsh remains unavailable.
As for Watford, they will be without Hassane Kamara who is suspended.
The Hornets also look set to be without star striker Joao Pedro - who has netted eight goals in 20 Championship appearances this term - due to an ankle injury.
Midfield duo Imran Louza and Tom Cleverley remain absent through injury.
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