Swans player is Premier League class

Ferrie Bodde's midfield partner Darren Pratley told BBC "He's one that I think can play in the Premiership with no problems." The Swans manager Roberto Martinez said "It's not just Ferrie, we've got a group of five or six players that are ready to play in the Premiership right now, We are not in a financial mess where we are forced to sell players and every fan knows that."

Bodde was centre of attention for a while in the transfer market with derby making three bids which were all turned down. The Media reports linked the Dutchman with a 2.5m bid from West Brom and also with Bolton, Portsmouth and Middlesbrough keeping a close eye on him.

Pratley told BBC Sport Wales "It wouldn't be no surprise to me if Premiership clubs put in a bid for him, that's a credit to him for playing well and credit to the team for doing well as well.