Here's your round-up of all the latest Swansea City news for Tuesday, April 5.
Martin urges consistency after historic derby day success
Swansea City boss Russell Martin has challenged his side to use their South Wales Derby exploits to find their consistency and a strong finish to the season.
The Swans head to Millwall on Tuesday night fresh off the back of a 4-0 dismantling of Cardiff City on Saturday and face a Lions side unbeaten in their last seven outings at home. Martin insists he's well aware of the size of the challenge that awaits them in south London, with this clash coming so soon after the intensity and emotion of derby day.
It was a win that probably encapsulated the very best of the Swans under the current boss, and even left some pundits predicting big things for the club under his stewardship next term. You can read more on that here.
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Finishing the season on a high would certainly help to lay down the foundations. “I want us to go on and finish the season as strongly as possible so we can show what we can maybe achieve next season,” Martin said.
“We know we don’t have much time before the next game, and we have a lot of games coming up in a short space of time. But we are looking to try and find a level of consistency that has evaded us so far.
“I said a few weeks ago that we are heading in the right direction, the wheels are turning slowly and hopefully the result at the weekend can give them more momentum and a bit more pace. We know what we want to do, how we want to do it, and the guys understand why we want to do it that way.
“They have bought into it and we need to keep developing and growing and see where it takes us.”
Wells set to depart
Former Swans target Nakhi Wells could be set to leave Bristol City, according to Bristol Live.
Swansea were among several clubs to show an interest in taking the striker on loan back in the January window, with South Wales rivals Cardiff City among the other admirers.
Cardiff failed with two separate loan bids to sign the 31-year-old, with the Robins understood to have batted away all loan approaches due to their preference for a permanent move. It remains to be seen whether the Swans will rekindle their interest as Russell Martin looks to build a squad for next season.
Certainly it looks like Wells' time at Ashton Gate could well be drawing to a close, with the forward also recently linked with a move to the MLS. Middlesbrough and Peterborough are among some of the other clubs to have been credited with interest recently.
Palmer set to depart
Staying with Bristol City. It looks like former Swans loanee Kasey Palmer could also be poised for an exit this summer.
Palmer was brought to the club on a season-long loan by previous boss Steve Cooper last season, but was recalled in the January. He made 12 appearances during his time in SA1, scoring one goal in the win over Stoke.
And he has since struggled to make his mark at his parent club, making eight appearances and netting just one goal so far this term. Our colleagues at Bristol Live claim that he is likely to be moved on this summer.
Rowett praises 'extreme' Swans
Millwall boss Gary Rowett has heaped plaudits on Swansea City's 'very extreme' style ahead of their clash at The Den on Tuesday night.
The Lions come into this game on a good run of form, but take on a Swans team buzzing from Saturday's derby day demolition of Cardiff City. Indeed, Rowett believes that victory has shown everyone in the Championship the capabilities of the Swans when everything clicks.
“They are a good side. When you watch them at their best, they are a very extreme side, as I’m sure Russell (Martin) would probably admit.” Rowett told London News Online.
“I think that happens when you play such an adventurous style. They move the ball really well and are really fluid. They are very different to a lot of Championship clubs.
“When they click they are very, very good. You saw that with their first goal against Cardiff. It was a really, really top-quality goal.
“They give you problems in different ways. What we’ve got to do is play like we’re at home – front foot and try and make the game difficult for them.”
