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Swansea City are keen on securing a return for midfielder Andy King.

Sources close to the player have indicated that the Swans are one of several Championship sides interested in taking the Leicester City midfielder on loan for the second half of the season.

Nottingham Forest and West Bromwich Albion have also been mentioned as possible destinations, although nothing is likely to be confirmed until the final days of the transfer window.

The Swans took the midfielder on loan for the second half of last season, with King scoring two goals in 11 apperances.

The 30-year old would have made his move to the Liberty Stadium permanent were it not for their relegation from the Premier League but, having played just one senior game under boss Claude Puel - the shock FA Cup defeat to Newport County - he is almost certain to be moved on in this window.

Bielsa drops James hint

Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa says there is 'nothing to talk about' in regards to speculation linking his side with Swansea City winger Daniel James.

James has emerged as Bielsa's number one target in this transfer window, despite recently claiming he was happy to stay in SA1.

Speaking ahead of his side's FA Cup Fourth Round tie with Gillingham on Saturday, Potter admitted he has "no idea" whether the winger will still be a Swansea player at the end of the transfer window, but insists there has not been any approach from Leeds, or indeed any other club.

Bielsa has seemingly confirmed that observation.

When asked if he'd held conversations with director of football Victor Orta about potential transfer activity, the Argentine said: "When there is someone to talk about, yes. For now there is nothing special."

It remains to be seen if his comments point to the club cooling their interest in the 21-year old, or whether he simply means that there's not been any progress made on putting a bid together.

Whatever the case, this one looks set to rumble on a little longer.

Bony 'interested in Galatasaray move'

Another man hotly tipped for an exit from the Liberty Stadium in this window is striker Wilfried Bony, although again there are no deals on the table for the Ivorian.

Qatari side Al Sadd are one of the most recent names to be mentioned as a possible destination, although the player's representative claims the 30-year old is keen on moving to Turkey in this window, with Galatasaray emerging as a potential destination.

He told Turkish radio station Radyospor : "He's keen on a move to Turkey but at the moment he's Swansea's player. They don't want a transfer fee.

"We would like to make a deal with a team that would be suitable for Wilfred's career.

"We will consider the proposals that will come."

Andre Ayew set to return at the end of the season

While Bony might be on his way to Turkey, forward Andre Ayew looks set to be heading the other way.

The Ghanaian is currently on a season-long loan with Fenerbahce, but has reportedly failed to impress the club's hierarchy.

According to Turkish outlet Sabah, manager Ersun Yanal has already told Ayew that he he is not in his plans for next season.

A poor start has condemned Fenerbahce to a place in the relegation zone heading into the second half of the Super Lig campaign, and Ayew has been a mainstay in the side, scoring four goals in 16 apperances.

Fiorentina move for Castagne

Atalanta full-back Timothy Castagne has emerged as a target for Serie A rivals Fiorentina, according to reports.

Gazzetta dello Sport claims the club have made a loan bid worth €1million, with the option of a €7million permanent deal at the end of the season.

It's not clear how Atalanta have responded at this stage.

The full-back has been linked with a move to Lazio, Celtic and Swansea in this window.