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Swansea City look set to go Spanish once more after eyeing up a move for Espanyol defender Jordi Amat.

The Swans are keen to press on with transfer plans despite the disruption caused by the recent public row with manager Michael Laudrup and his agent.

And that is understood to include a deal for Spain Under 21 centre-back Amat.

The 21-year-old has a contract with the Barcelona-based club until 2016 but impressed last season with a loan spell at fellow La Liga side Rayo Vallecano.

And sources both in the UK and in Spain have indicated Swansea are keen on a deal that could see him arrive at the Liberty for around £2m.

Regardless of the row over transfer policy involving his agent Bayram Tutumlu, Laudrup had been keen on bringing in a centre-half to boost defensive options.

And Amat - who has more than 50 Spanish top-flight appearances to his name despite his age - could yet fit the bill.

A successful deal would also free up a loan switch to Birmingham for Kyle Bartley, something the Championship club would be keen on as a sweetener in a potential move for the Blues’ England Under 21 winger Nathan Redmond.

Swansea have already headed to Spain for transfer business this summer after announcing the signing of Real Betis’ midfielder Jose Canas on a pre-contract.

Swansea are also thought to be in the hunt for Betis’ contract rebel midfielder Alejandro Pozuelo.

Video: Watch Jordi Amat scoring from the halfway line!