Swansea city news

Here are some recent news updates about Swansea City:

Latest News

• Swansea City appoints Russell Martin as new manager (Source: BBC Sport) - Martin, a former defender, takes over from Russell Martin, who left the club by mutual consent.
• Swansea City signs midfielder Ryan Manning on loan from Queens Park Rangers (Source: Wales Online) - Manning, 24, joins the Swans on a season-long loan deal.
• Swansea City's Championship opener against Preston North End postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak (Source: Sky Sports) - The match was scheduled to take place on August 7, but has been postponed due to a number of positive COVID-19 cases within the Preston squad.

Recent Results

• Swansea City 2-1 Watford (Championship, August 14) - The Swans won their first Championship match of the season, with goals from Joel Piroe and Michael Obafemi.
• Swansea City 1-1 Stoke City (Championship, August 21) - The Swans drew their second consecutive Championship match, with a goal from Joel Piroe.

Transfer News

• Swansea City signs defender Kyle Naughton on a free transfer from Norwich City (Source: BBC Sport) - Naughton, 33, joins the Swans on a one-year deal.
• Swansea City sells midfielder Conor Hourihane to Derby County (Source: Wales Online) - Hourihane, 31, joins Derby County on a permanent deal.

Other News

• Swansea City's new training ground to be completed by 2023 (Source: The Swansea Bay) - The club's new training ground, which is being built at Landore, is expected to be completed by the summer of 2023.
• Swansea City's community trust launches new mental health initiative (Source: Swansea City FC) - The club's community trust has launched a new initiative to support the mental health and wellbeing of young people in the local community.