23 Jul 2016 17:41:21
Hi Ed's and Red's
Any further report on Joe Allen moving along?
I'm a Swansea lad myself, and a lot of the talk from the fans here is that the club is expecting to sign him.
Always thought highly of the boy myself, I may be one of the few that would be sad to see him go after the effort he had put in the latter half of last season.
Just wondering if this is why there's been little update on the move to Stoke, is he holding out for the Swans to come back in for him?
{Ed001's Note - it was because he took a break after the Euros, that's all. I expect something will happen next week.}
23 Jul 2016 22:31:20
If Joe wants to move back to Swansea then it will happen. My understanding is he's really torn. He's settled where he is, but has strong connections with Swansea and lots of family living locally. He's also tempted by a move abroad should an offer come in.
I was talking with someone very senior at Swansea recently and they are still keen, it's more a case of whether Joe wants that move.
23 Jul 2016 20:17:47
Thanks Ed, please tell me that we are done with adding further CM's though?
{Ed001's Note - only for replacements now.}
25 Jul 2016 16:14:42
BBC latest suggesting Allen having medical with Stoke ahead of the move - assume Swansea never came back with the money to match that deal.