Deal For Rushden Midfielder Edging Closer...

Swansea Chairman Huw Jenkins has revealed that the club are getting closer to signing primary transfer target Andy Burgess from Rushden. The deal, which has been dragged out virtually since February, may finally be completed by early next week and Jenkins is confident that the Swans will eventually get their man.

''We struggled to communicate with Rushden to begin with", Jenkins told the Evening Post, "...but we've been talking to them every day recently and they seem to be more flexible than they were. There are things attached to Andy's contract that need to be sorted out with Rushden, too, but we are more optimistic now that something might soon be done".

With the news that Fulham midfielder Darren Prattley could also be on his way to the White Rock stadium, Kenny Jackett may be celebrating earning his latest UEFA coaching badge with two new signings.