Swansea have sent scouts to watch Brentford midfielder Alan Judge, according to ESPN.

Judge, 26, joined Brentford from Blackburn Rovers in January 2014 and helped the Bees win promotion to the Championship in his first five months in West London.

Since then he’s become a crucial part of Brentford’s midfield and has scored an impressive five goals so far this season, along with two assists.

After his recent call-up to the Republic of Ireland national team, many believe he’s ready for the step up to the Premier League.

Although, Swansea face competition from fellow Premiership team Bournemouth, who’ve also sent scouts to watch him at Griffin Park.

Judge is commonly known for his flying runs forward, making him a nuisance whilst on the counter attack and with this he’s gained the nickname ‘The Irish Messi’ by Brentford fans. The Irishman has also got a keen eye for goal, and is an engine in the middle of the park.

It’s unlikely that Judge would be a starter for the Swans if he came in January, but he could offer something different of the bench.

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