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Talks are continuing between Swansea City and FK Ostersunds over a compensation package that will pave the way for Graham Potter to finalise his move to the Welsh club.

Potter, 43, is set to become Swansea’s fifth manager in 19 months and succeed Carlos Carvalhal following relegation from the Premier League.

He has been the leading contender for the job from day one , and looks to have seen off Frank de Boer and Jaap Stam, among others, for the role.

Potter confirmed he had spoken to Swansea following Ostersunds 2-0 win over BK Hacken on Saturday, but said further talks would need to take place.

Regardless, Swansea are highly confident of appointing Potter and talks have continued over the weekend with a view to agreeing a compensation package for the former England Under-21 international, whose contract in Sweden runs through until 2021.

It is thought any sum to secure his services would be relatively modest and Swansea are happy to meet the required figure.

That would clear the way for Potter to be named as Swans boss this coming week, Wales Online had previously revealed he was expected in South Wales this week to complete the formalities of his move.

Potter took charge of Ostersunds against Hacken, meaning the Allsvenskan outfit have six weeks to find a potential replacement as the competition takes a break for the World Cup.

“I have to talk to them [Swansea] a little more,” Potter had said on Saturday.

“Obviously it’s a big challenge to take the club back to the Premier League and give them an identity, so it’s clear that it’s interesting, but there’s still a long way to go.”

Potter is expected to bring assistant Billy Reid and scout Kyle Macaulay with him from Ostersund.

There have also been reports he would seek to sign midfielder Ken Sema and forward Sam Ghoddos.