Swansea City transfer news as Rotherham United's…

Swansea City transfer news as Rotherham United's Ogbene stance confirmed and snag over Leeds United man arises

Your Swansea City headlines for Tuesday, August 2.

'No calls for Ogbene' - Millers boss

Paul Warne insists Rotherham United are yet to receive contact from any club over the possibility of signing Chiedozie Ogbene.

On Saturday, the 25-year-old netted for the Millers in a 1-1 draw against Swansea City - a side who have explored the option of signing him permanently this summer. Russell Martin remained coy when asked about links to the Republic of Ireland international. You can read his thoughts in full here.

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And Warne stated that he was not convinced Ogbene - who has one year left to run on his deal with the Yorkshire club - was eager to secure a move away from the New York Stadium.

"As it stands at the moment, I've had no calls for him," said the Rotherham head coach. "The chairman doesn't want to sell him, he's in the last year of his contract, I'm not even convinced the lad wants to go, so we're in a good place." You can read the full story from Warne on Ogbene here.

Drameh interest hits dead end

Swansea City have been unable to pursue a move for Leeds United's Cody Drameh.

WalesOnline understands the Swans were eager to sign the 20-year-old on loan for the duration of the season, although the Whites were keen to sell the full-back, either this summer or next.

And Russell Martin's men do not have the funds required to finance a permanent deal for Drameh this summer, meaning a deal appears highly unlikely.

Drameh excelled during his loan spell with Cardiff City last season and can operate as a full-back or a wing-back. You can read the full story on Swansea's pursuit for a new wing-back here.

Rodon to bring aggressiveness

Rennes sporting director Florian Maurice says Joe Rodon's aggressive side will benefit his team after the former Swansea defender sealed a season-long loan switch to Ligue 1.

The 24-year-old leaves Spurs after struggling to nail down a starting spot in north London. He will now seek regular game-time with the French outfit ahead of the World Cup with Wales in November.

"He's a real central defender," Maurice said. "He has that aggressive side that we need to allow us to be even more effective defensively.

"He will bring us his experience, even if he did not play all the matches last season he played in the European Cup, as we have seen at Roazhon Park."

Rodon himself wrote on Instagram: "Thank you @spursofficial I wish you all the success this season!"

Sponsorship deal extended

The Trade Centre Group have extended their support for Swansea City for an additional four years.

The car supermarket firm retains its status as official East Stand sponsor at the Swansea.com stadium.

Founder and owner of Trade Centre Group, Mark Bailey, said: “We are very pleased to continue our partnership with Swansea City for the next four seasons. Whilst our business is now a national organisation, we have a long association with the Swans and the team has many supporters within our staff at head office in Neath.”

The new deal runs through until the end of the 2025/26 campaign.

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