Get the latest Swans news sent straight to your inbox Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Invalid Email

Swansea City's hopes of signing Diafra Sakho look to be drifting with the Welsh club believing a move for the West Ham striker is unlikely to happen.

Reports on Wednesday afternoon suggested Crystal Palace are in talks over a move for the Senegal international, who is keen to leave the Hammers and has six months left on his contract.

Swansea are in the market for forward reinforcements in January having scored the fewest goals of any side in the Premier League.

Wales Online revealed earlier this month that the 28-year-old was among the players Swansea were showing an interest in, with Everton, Newcastle and clubs in France also keen on the former Metz man.

However, Swansea's hopes of completing his signing have faded considerably since then, while the possibility of a Liberty Stadium return for Andre Ayew looks set to fall foul of the considerable wage packet the Ghanaian is picking up at the London Stadium.

But Swansea are still showing interest in Porto striker Vincent Aboubakar, with reports in Portugal suggesting the Welsh club had scouts in attendance during their 4-2 win over Vitoria de Guimaraes.

The Cameroon international was strongly tipped for a move to SA1 in the summer, and a deal was believed to be largely in place before Swansea elected to press ahead with the signing of Wilfried Bony from Manchester City.

Swansea have also been mentioned as a potential destination for Newcastle striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, but that deal is thought to be less likely despite previous interest in the Serbian international during Garry Monk's time as manager.

However, there is better news on Swansea's pursuit of the Fulham full-back Ryan Fredericks.

Swansea have shown serious interest in the 25-year-old Tottenham product, who also has just six months remaining on his contract.

The Swans are thought to be among the leading contenders to seal a £3million deal and are in with a strong chance of sealing a move despite the attentions of Premier League rivals Stoke.

In terms of exits, Swansea are ready to consider loan moves for Oli McBurnie, Jay Fulton and Kristoffer Nordfeldt, although the Scotland Under-21 striker will only leave if another striker is signed during January.