Major transfer funds available at Swansea

Swansea City's chairman Hew Jenkins has scotched reports of a rift with manager Michael Laudrup over transfer targets, instead insisting that the long term future of the Swans remains the same under their current manager.

"Myself, the manager and our recruitment staff are all agreed on the quality of players we would like to sign to help us remain competitive in the Barclays Premier League," said Jenkins.


"We are continuing to work behind the scenes, in private wherever and whenever we can, to strengthen our squad. For that reason it's disappointing that I have to respond to the speculation of unrest at the club after the fantastic season we have had.


"There are substantial funds available to strengthen our squad over the summer while we are also in the privileged position, because of the way we've managed our finances over the years, that we do not need to sell anyone to fund those new recruits.


"It goes without saying that some of our targets will sign for other clubs for different reasons. But that's the same for every club. The important thing, and a factor that has always been vitally important for us, is that we sign players who want to play for Swansea City for footballing reasons. If not, then we move on to the next target. I think most people will agree that it is a policy that has served this football club, and more importantly our fans, well over the last decade.


"It is true that I have not sat down with our manager since the last game of the season against Fulham, but that's because we have both been away on holidays at different times. It doesn't mean we haven't spoken because I've had numerous conversations with Michael over the phone and there's been no difference of opinion on our original transfer targets."