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Trevor Birch has revealed an announcement on the future of Swansea City's academy will be made after the January transfer window.

Reports in the national media recently claimed that the club were considering selling their Landore facility as they continue to cut costs following last year's relegation from the Premier League.

Earlier in December, club sources told WalesOnline that there were no immediate plans for the academy to be sold or scaled down, although they admitted it was an area that is under constant review.

The success of Swansea's academy has been well documented over the last 18 months, with Graham Potter using no fewer than nine players from the youth set-up last season.

Steve Cooper has gone on to use five of those in his debut campaign at SA1 while also giving a further five their first team bows.

But with parachute payments set to drop once again in the summer, Swansea must continue to reduce costs.

And Birch has confirmed that fans will be updated on what the future holds for the academy in the New Year, whether it's "good or not so good" news.

"A lot has been mentioned on forums and social media about the future direction of our academy," he told the club's official website.

"As I have stated previously, we continue to keep all aspects of our operations, not just the academy, under review as we adapt to the restrictive financial life outside the Premier League.

"Once we have the transfer window out of the way I will provide supporters with a further update.

"My aim is to remain open, honest and regular in my communications to supporters, whether it’s good or not so good news.

"But we need to get through January and complete ongoing reviews first, before I can properly update you.

"So please bear with me a little longer."

There was precious little for the Jack Army to cheer in their final outing of 2019 as the Swans were held to a goalless draw with Barnsley at the Liberty Stadium.

However, the stalemate ensured Swansea remain within touching distance of the Championship's top six ahead of their showdown with Charlton Athletic on Thursday night.

And season ticket holders who attended the draw with Gerhard Struber's side were treated to a free drink courtesy of chairman Birch and the club.