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Swansea City transfer news as Brighton eye move for striker and Joe Rodon speaks of Tottenham situation under Conte

Here's your round-up of all the latest Swansea City headlines for Friday, June 3.

Brighton eyeing move for Obafemi

Brighton are reportedly eyeing up a move for Swansea City striker Michael Obafemi.

According to talkSport, Albion are one of several clubs to have taken an interest in the Republic of Ireland international, who ended the season with 10 goals from his last 17 games.

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Swansea are likely going to require a sale or two if they are to make any additions to their squad this summer, although there's little question that losing the 21-year-old would be considered a blow by boss Russell Martin.

Fellow front-man Joel Piroe is another star likely to attract attention, although reported interest from Leicester City has recently been played down by sources in the east Midlands.

Downes future linked to City Phillips move?

Manchester City are reportedly readying a bid for Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips.

According to 90min, the Premier League champions have already made several enquiries into the availability of the England international as they look to replace outgoing captain Fernandinho.

City scouts are believed to have been hugely impressed with Phillips' progress since Leeds' promotion to the top flight in 2020, and it's also been suggested that a move to the Etihad would appeal to the player.

Losing the 26-year-old would unquestionably be a setback to Jesse Marsch as he prepares for his first full season at Elland Road, and the move could also have an impact on Swansea City.

Midfielder Flynn Downes has previously been touted as a potential replacement for Phillips, and it remains to be seen whether selling one of their star players would cause them to step up any interest in the former Ipswich Town midfielder.

Wolves sweating on Gibbs-White

Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly weighing up the possible sale of former Swansea City loanee Morgan Gibbs-White.

According to talkSport, the 22-year-old is stalling on signing a new contract amid interest from a number of clubs, including Italian champions AC Milan.

Southampton, Crystal Palace and newly-promoted Nottingham Forest, under the guidance of former boss Steve Cooper, are also believed to be keen.

Gibbs-White’s current Molineux deal expires in 2024 and he is believed to be keen on assurances from manager Bruno Lage that he will be a regular starter next season before making a decision on his future.

Rodon thankful to Conte despite lack of game time

Joe Rodon has thanked Antonio Conte for keeping him in "very good condition", despite a chronic lack of game time under the Italian.

The Welshman has appeared in just two Premier League games under the Italian, coming on during the closing minutes of the wins over Arsenal and Burnley.

In total, the former Swansea City star has played just 514 minutes across his ten appearances for Tottenham this campaign, although he is still set to be a big part of Rob Page's Wales plans as they bid for World Cup qualification.

"The gaffer at Tottenham he works us all very hard. I can only thank the staff and him of course for what they have been like with me over the course of the season," said Rodon in an interview with Sky Sports.

"They have kept us, even the ones who don't play, in very good condition and I think it's a credit to his team and of course the boys have put in the work as well. It benefits of course and the intensity we train at is very high and I can only be thankful for the condition he's kept me in."

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