Swansea City will buy just one more player before the transfer window shuts, with boss Francesco Guidolin revealing they are already eyeing the man they want to replace Ashley Williams.

Guidolin has held discussions with chairman Huw Jenkins following the departure of captain Williams, and a specific replacement has been identified.

The manager would not reveal who that might be but insisted there was no need to rush, declaring himself happy with the state of his squad just two days before the start of the season.

"We need a central defender but I have always said I am happy with my group. There is no rush in this market. We have almost two teams. We have two players in each position which is good for me. I have to take important decisions because the group is good.

"I am speaking with the chairman on this position, but right now we are focused for the next match. We have no Ash so there will be another centre-back but I have something and the chairman as well. We have a shortlist of a player."

Asked if that would be the only signing, Guidolin said: "For me, yes."

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Guidolin admitted losing his captain on the eve of the season was a blow but he revealed hid did not get involved in attempts to persuade him to stay.

"He was very important for me in the beginning of my first experience here and I would like to thank him for the help. He was a real captain and I respect his decision to accept a new challenge," he added.

"I wish him all the best. I spoke often with Alan about the fantastic Swansea history, about the club’s past, the Vetch, this fantastic adventure, and Ashley is a very important part of this history and I am sure fans will not forget him for the time he had here.

"I knew there was this offer from Everton but I decided to stay out. I spoke always with the chairman but my position was to stay out of it because I believe that when a player decides to go it’s better to let him go."

Guidolin also revealed new signing Borja Baston will not feature against Burnley on Saturday, adding: No, because he has just arrived and I have to respect my group and the players that have worked in pre-season from July in the USA to this day. Next week he can begin with us"