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Talks between Ashley Williams and Swansea City over extending his career at the Liberty Stadium have reportedly stalled - and he could now leave this summer.

Earlier this month, Williams had said he was ready to talk after the Swans had secured their place in the Premier League for another season.

But on Monday afternoon, it was reported negotiations had broken down with Williams said to be open to leaving the club ahead of the new season.

Williams is said to have offers from Europe on the table - with Italians Napoli and French club Lille both said to be interested.

He has carved out a reputation as one of the Premier League’s leading centre-halves after promotion with the club in 2011 following his £400,000 transfer from Stockport six years ago.

Last summer Arsenal tried to sign Williams, but his £10m price tag proved too expensive for Arsene Wenger.

At the start of the month, Williams had spoken out on opening talks on a new deal with Swans chairman Huw Jenkins.

He had said: "“I haven’t spoken to the chairman about it but I’ve never had a dispute with him over a contract. At some point will sit down and talk.

“The whole club has been focused on staying in the Premier League, so I didn’t want to open negotiations. I think he knows that and he has the same attitude.

"But now we’re safe, we’ll finish the season strongly and then we can talk.”