Burgess Deal To Be Completed "Within Next 24 Hours"

It appears that the long wait for Swansea's first signing may almost be over, with the news that the club have almost completed a deal for Rushden midfielder Andy Burgess. Chairman Huw Jenkins has claimed that he expects Burgess to sign a deal "within the next 24 hours", which would suggest that a fee has been agreed between the two clubs and his contract is being finalised.

Tomorrow's likely completion of the deal will mark the end of a five-month transfer saga that started way back in February, when Kenny Jackett made his original £75k offer. After Burgess handed his transfer-request in last month, a handful of clubs announced their interest in him, including Swindon, Crewe and Northampton, yet it appears that Swansea have secured the services of their number one target.

"It's been quite a drawn out event but I think it'll prove worthwhile", Jenkins told BBC Wales Sport. "To get him signed and involved before pre-season training will be a big plus for us. Hopefully with the first finalised in the next 24 hours we can finalise the rest between now and the middle of July".