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You get the impression that things are beginning to happen in the January transfer window.

After yesterday's news that Swansea City were serious in their pursuit of Diafra Sakho , another African star has come on to the radar today.

Daniel Opare has been a name associated with Swansea for some time, and everything about the full-back fits the bill.

He's strong, can play on both sides on the defensive flank and, crucially, fits into their financial structure.

The Ghanaian would be available for around £3million.

As far as Sakho himself is concerned, he appeared to move ever closer to the exit door this week as David Moyes left the Senegal striker out of his matchday squad for the Hammers' 2-1 win over West Brom.

Carlos Carvalhal has already revealed that he would hold talks with chairman Huw Jenkins this week to determine what funds he has to spend this month.

“I don’t know about signings. We don’t have petrol in the city,” said Carvalhal.

“But I will talk with the chairman. These first few days I have prepared for games against Watford and Tottenham and, we have a lot of work to do, after this let’s see if we can find some petrol to bring some players."

Meanwhile, Botti Biabi , Connor Roberts and Keston Davies have all returned to Swansea following loan spells with Hamilton, Middlesbrough and Yeovil respectively while Josh Sheehan is expected to join Newport County on loan.

Elsewhere, West Ham, who seem to want to snap up most of Swansea's squad, have failed in their bid to bring Joe Allen to the London Stadium.

The Hammers have also been linked with former Swan Jonjo Shelvey, who, bizarrely, is also wanted by Sam Allardyce at Goodison Park.