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Swansea City defender Federico Fernandez is being linked with a loan move to Newcastle United.

The Sun on Sunday report Magpies boss Rafa Benitez is keen on the Argentine defender, who is contracted to the Swans until 2020.

Fernandez is widely expected to leave South Wales this summer and has been the subject of strong interest from Russian Premier League side Krasnodar FC.

The 29-year-old has admitted he is keen to continue playing at the highest level as he looks to revive his international career with Argentina.

Meanwhile, the Swans look to be closing in on a fourth signing of the summer after opening talks with Premier League champions Manchester City over a potential move for young winger Bersant Celina .

The winger, who already has Championship experience having spent last season out on loan at Ipswich Town, could cost the Swans around £4 million, and follow on from deals for young trio Joel Asoro , Yan Dhanda and Jordi Govea .

The 21-year-old has made just four appearances for Manchester City's first team, all of which came during the 2015-16 campaign under Manuel Pellegrini.

Although he still has another two years to run on his contract, the arrival of Riyad Mahrez means City are now willing to move him on this summer, after he netted eight goals in 38 appearances for Ipswich last term.

Talks are believed to be ongoing and there could well be further developments this week.

One man that doesn't look likely to be arriving at SA1 this summer is Aberdeen defender Scott McKenna.

The Swans were briefly linked with the 21-year-old, who is believed to be valued at around £10 million, but the club have since poured cold water on those rumours.

The departure of Kyle Bartley this week has certainly heightened the need for defensive reinforcements in this window, particularly given the expected departures of fellow centre-backs Fernandez and Alfie Mawson.

Mawson is believed to be the subject of interest from Burnley, although the Clarets are yet make a formal approach for the Englishman.

The two clubs are believed to be some way apart on a valuation for the 24-year-old, who was the subject of strong interest from West Ham United earlier in the window.

It's unclear whether the Hammers are still keen on Mawson, but they have yet to return with a new bid, and the Clarets look to have moved ahead in the race for his signature.

However, it's looking increasingly unlikely that Sam Clucas will be playing at Turf Moor next season, with Burnley understood to have cooled their interest in the midfielder.

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Meanwhile, the future of the Ayew brothers continues to look uncertain.

Andre is reportedly the subject of interest from Newcastle United this week, but the club have confirmed that the Magpies have not yet made an official approach.

Brother Jordan has also been heavily-tipped for a move away this summer, and this week has emerged as a shock potential transfer target for big-spending Liverpool.

According to Football Ghana , the Reds and Scottish champions Celtic are both interested in making a move, with Ayew already reportedly the subject of interest from Fulham earlier in the window.

The outlet also claims that Swansea are hoping to raise over £12 million by moving the two brothers on this summer, although it claims Andre is likely to be loaned out for a fee, with Turkish giants Besiktas believed at the front of the queue.