These are your Swansea City transfer headlines on Monday, June 26
Trio 'in talks' with right-back
Reports over the weekend stated Swansea, Plymouth Argyle and West Brom are "in talks" with Exeter City right-back Josh Key.
Swansea's links with Key go back some time, with reports in April stating the Swans were "leading the race" for the 23-year-old. Back then it was Blackburn who were rivalling Swansea for his signature, however fresh information states it's the Pilgrims and Baggies are the teams in the mix.
Football Insider state Swansea have made "an undisclosed bid for Key" and are "prepared to go to a tribunal" if needed to sign him, while their Championship rivals are in talks with the Grecians to sign the soon-to-be free agent.
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Because Key is under 24 he would command a fee. Despite Exeter offering him a new contract he has told manager Gary Caldwell that he wishes to explore other options, state our colleagues at DevonLive.
Swansea are in need of reinforcements on their defensive flanks, with Joel Latibeaudiere and Ryan Manning leaving the club upon the expiration of their contracts.
Everton striker linked
The Daily Mail report that Swansea, Coventry City and Ipswich Town have made enquiries to Everton over striker Ellis Simms.
The 22-year-old forward spent the first half of last season on loan with Sunderland, scoring seven goals before the turn of the year.
The Toffees then decided to recall the youngster to aid their faltering attack as they came perilously close to the drop.
Simms scored a crucial equaliser at Stamford Bridge in a 2-2 draw in March but failed to hit the back of the net after that.
Swansea are in need of at least one striker this summer, with Michael; Obafemi now with Burnley permanently and question marks hanging over Joel Piroe's future in south Wales.
Swans confirm Winter exit
Swansea confirmed the exit of chief executive Julian Winter over the weekend.
In a short statement, the club wrote on their website: "Swansea City can confirm the departure of chief executive Julian Winter with immediate effect.
"The club would like to thank Julian for his efforts over three seasons in the role and wish him well for the future."
Paul Watson is expected to be officially announced as the club's new sporting director imminently.
Williams set for Aberdeen
Former Swansea loan man Rhys Williams is set to leave Liverpool on loan again this summer - with Scottish side Aberdeen leading the race to land him.
The centre-back spent a disappointing spell in south Wales where he struggled to work his way into Russell Martin's plans. He went back to Anfield after just seven appearances for the Swans before joining Blackpool last term but was again recalled by his parent club.
Our colleagues at the Echo report a number of sides are tracking the 22-year-old but that Aberdeen are out in front to land him due to the clubs' close working relationship.
Williams is under contract on Merseyside until 2026 after extending his deal two years ago.
