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Swansea City transfer news as Leeds set for Gelhardt talks amid Martin interest and Whittaker keen on Rangers switch

Here's your round-up of all the latest Swansea City news for Tuesday, January 17.

Gelhardt set for Leeds talks

Leeds United boss Jesse Marsch says the club still haven't yet made a decision on Joe Gelhardt's future amid interest from Swansea City.

The Swans are understood to be one of several Championship sides interested in the forward, with Sunderland and Blackburn Rovers also mentioned as possible suitors.

READ MORE: Michael Beale confirms Rangers interest in Swansea City's Morgan Whittaker as bid rejected

However, despite the arrival of Hoffenheim striker Georginio Rutter potentially pushing Gelhardt further down the pecking order of forward options, it seems the Premier League side still haven't made up their minds on whether to make the 20-year-old available for a loan this month.

Speaking ahead of his side's FA Cup replay with Cardiff City on Wednesday, Marsch said: "I think there's been some internal discussions and we'll make some decisions in the next coming weeks. In general, his attitude has been great.

"We've had some good conversations and I think everyone is open to different possibilities. You're right, we do have a lot of really good attacking options.

"Even Luis [Sinisterra] after training yesterday, when we talked, I talked to him about how he was feeling, he mentioned to me 'Wow, we have some really good players now.'

"Luis is certainly one of them. He looked fantastic and fit. Joffy has looked great, his attitude has been fantastic and he'll be ready for tomorrow."

Whittaker keen on Rangers move

Swansea City winger Morgan Whittaker is keen on a move to Rangers this month, according to reports in Scotland.

The Daily Record claims Whittaker is eager to be a part of boss Michael Beale's revolution at Ibrox, having previously enjoyed a hugely successful, albeit brief, loan spell at League One side Plymouth Argyle.

Rangers had a bid knocked back for the former Derby County starlet on Friday, and it's understood the situation hasn't changed at this stage, although Beale is clearly still keen to bring the forward to Ibrox.

However, the two clubs are currently apart on their valuation of the player, who was initially due to stay at Home Park for the season, but was recalled by the Swans earlier this month.

He hasn't yet played for the Swans since his return, further fuelling suggestions he's set for a move away, although interestingly reports in Scotland have suggested there is an appetite to keep him in south Wales.

Martin eager to keep up momentum

Meanwhile, Swansea City head coach Russell Martin says Tuesday night's FA Cup replay with Bristol City is a great opportunity to continue their strong run of form.

The Swans face the Robins at the Swansea.com Stadium tonight after a 1-1 draw at Ashton Gate, with Martin's side heading into this contest on the back of a solid 3-1 win at Sunderland.

“It is a game we want to win, I think winning is a habit and it’s a good one to get into,” he said.

“We have won two of our last three in the league and have strung together a run of good performances and the challenge will be to continue that.

“I think both teams would probably tell you it is a game they could have done without after a busy period, and we know we had an opportunity to ensure we did not need a replay given we had the lead after a dominant first half in the game at their place.

“With all the travelling we have done we will have to see how everyone recovers, but it may well be a chance for some guys to get minutes.

“Our substitutes brought some good energy at Sunderland on the weekend and those guys may get a chance to start and show us what they can do.

“The team has been performing well but every time you pull on the shirt it is an opportunity for us to learn and improve and we will be going out there to win and try and set up another home tie in the next round.”

U21s clash called off

Swansea City Under-21s' Professional Development League fixture against Millwall has been postponed due to a frozen pitch.

The game was initially due to kick off at 1.30pm at Millwall's training ground, but the sub-zero temperatures that have swept through much of the UK have caused it to be called off.

The club have confirmed that details of the rearranged fixture will be released in due course.

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