Coral’s Rumour Reel: All Rhodes lead to Swansea in Rovers raid

Lee Gormley | January 22, 2016

All Rhodes leading to Swans switch?

As Welsh outfit Swansea City continue their battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League this season, the club are reportedly close to strengthening their strikeforce after making an approach for a renowned Championship frontman.

The Swans, who recently appointed Francesco Guidolin as their new head coach, are hoping to lure Blackburn Rovers striker Jordan Rhodes to the Liberty Stadium during this January transfer window, but also face competition from second-tier side Sheffield Wednesday for his signature.

It’s believed the top-flight team have already made a bid for the Scotland international forward, but his current employers Blackburn are holding out for a substantial £10m, but Swansea may be forced into offering such a sum to help bolster their ranks and avoid a daunting division drop.

Potters pounce for Imbula

Stoke City are another Premier League outfit searching for reinforcements this month, with Mark Hughes set to swoop for Porto midfielder Giannelli Imbula and, according to reports, they have tabled a £19m bid for the Frenchman.