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JOHN Hartson reckons Swansea City will be unaffected by the uncertainty surrounding Michael Laudrup, even if the Dane departs before the start of next season.

Swansea City's first Summer signing Jose Canas has spoken about why he chose to join the South Wales club over staying at Real Betis.

The Paraguayan could return to the Bundesliga for a second spell after spending last season on loan at financially stricken Malaga, according to his representative Former Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz could play his football in the Bundesliga next season with Hamburg , according to his agent.

One of the first Spaniards to ever play for the club has hailed the Swans' La Liga influence as a huge positive Angel Rangel has hailed Swansea City's Spanish influence - with the Liberty La Liga connection set to increase ahead of the new Premier League season.

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Who would be a goalkeeper nowadays? A winger can make dozens of errors without costing his team anything, but every action of a keeper comes under scrutiny as it can lead to a goal.

Mauricio Pochettino could use his influence to sign Joan Verdu for free after the Spanish playmaker confirmed he will quit Espanyol this summer.

Eurosport - DATE IMPORTED:December 17, 2012Celta Vigo's Iago Aspas battles for the ball with Real Betis' Nosa Igiebor The transfer, believed to be costing the Reds about A 7.7million, will be finalised once the necessary documentation has been completed.

Because this week Real Betis confirmed the signing of Numancia midfielder Cedrick Mabwati for a fee of just A 1. No, that isn't a typo.

Serie A club Fiorentina have agreed to buy former Spain winger Joaquin from La Liga side Malaga pending a medical, the two clubs said on Wednesday.

Bluebirds' fellow Prem newcomers Hull and Palace are in the frame too but Swans have Europa League as ace up their sleeve Peter Odemwingie tops a list of players Michael Laudrup wants to sign following peace talks with his bosses at Swansea, writes Darren Lewis .

Our rugby correspondent Andy Howell takes a look at Justin Tipuric's excellent performance in Newcastle and how that gives Warren Gatland another headache Rhys is about to take on one of his most sensitive roles to date in Gifted.

Casemiro spent last season on loan at Madrid Castilla after arriving from Sao Paolo in December and also made one appearance for Real Madrid against Real Betis.

Andersen, a Denmark international, has made 21 appearances for his country and was part of the national squad at the 2010 World Cup and the European Championships in 2004 and 2012.

Iago Aspas chose Liverpool over offers from Italy, Portugal and other countries, the Celta Vigo forward was quoted as saying on Saturday amid reports of his four-year deal with the English Premier League side.

JOSE CANAS has become Swansea's first summer signing after agreeing to join the Premier League club on a free transfer from Real Betis.

JOSE CANAS has become Swansea's first summer signing after agreeing to join the Premier League club on a free transfer from Real Betis.

Big money to persuade Carroll to stay at West Ham, Villa want 40m for Benteke, Arsenal want Alaba, Rooney to stay and more... BIG MONEY FOR CARROLL Andy Carroll doesn't sound frightfully keen on signing for West Ham permanently, but according to The Daily Mail, they are doing their darndest to change his mind.

Since the glorious career of West Ham legend Ludek Miklosko, the Hammers haven't had a lot of luck with their overseas goalkeepers.

"The club, his teammates and fans have clearly responded to his friendly personality," says Boyle.