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Swansea transfer news: Martin Skrtel lined up as potential Alfie Mawson replacement

Young defender scored for the England Under-21s at the weekend to catch the eye of Tottenham

SWANSEA are lining up ex-Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel as a potential Alfie Mawson replacement.

Boss Paul Clement is bracing himself for offers after the England Under-21s star scored in the comeback win over Slovakia.

Swansea have made an approach for Martin Skrtel
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Swansea have reportedly made an approach for Martin SkrtelCredit: Reuters

And Fenerbahce centre-back Skrtel, 32, joins John Terry on his wishlist, according to the


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The Turkish outfit paid £5million in 2016 and would expect to make most of that back if they were to sell.

Mawson, 23, scored England's first as they fought back from a goal down to keep their European Championship hopes alive.

After his strike, he said: "It is a night I won't forget in a long time.

Alfie Mawson sored England's first against Slovakia
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Alfie Mawson sored England's first before Nathan Redmond's winnerCredit: Rex Features
Mawson has impressed for Swansea since joining from Barnsley
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Mawson has impressed for Swansea since joining from BarnsleyCredit: Reuters

"The first goal for my country? Brilliant! It's come a bit late but it has come. It's a great feeling."

Tottenham are preparing to test the Swans' resolve with a £15m offer for Mawson, who has impressed since joining from Barnsley last year.

Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins insists the club are not planning to offload any star players this summer after narrowly avoiding relegation.

Skrtel has bags of Premier League experience after his time at Anfield
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Skrtel has bags of Premier League experience after his time at AnfieldCredit: Action Images - Reuters
John Terry featurred in Michael Carrick's testimonial as he look sot find a new club
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John Terry featurred in Michael Carrick's testimonial as he looks to find a clubCredit: Rex Features
Paul Clement's links with Chelsea could swing the help swing a deal for Swansea
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Paul Clement wants experience at the heart of his defenceCredit: Reuters

But cashing in on Mawson would allow them to add some experience at the back - a much-needed boost after ex-skipper Ashley Williams joined Everton.

Skrtel would offer plenty having played over 200 Premier League games for Liverpool.

And Chelsea legend John Terry is available on a free, although he would command higher wages.

Clement knows Terry well from his days as Blues assistant and has already made contact.

 

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