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Bournemouth have been linked with a swoop for Swansea City right-back Connor Roberts.

According to national media reports , Cherries boss Eddie Howe is a fan of the 23-year-old, who had a stellar campaign for Swansea during the 2018-19 season.

Howe has been impressed with Roberts' performances despite sending scouts to initially watch his club and international team-mate Daniel James.

The winger has been on the south coast club's radar for some time, but it appears that Premier League giants Manchester United are closing in on his signature.

It is understood that there has yet to be an official bid for James, but United's interest is genuine .

As is Bournemouth's in Roberts, according to these reports, who see the defender as a useful addition to their squad and someone who will push for a first-team spot.

Swansea chairman Trevor Birch spoke to the media this week and played down fears over a fire sale at the club this summer.

"It is a given that we have to get them off the pay roll. Anything else we receive on top will be a bonus. Their wages are potentially crippling the club," said Birch when asked about the Ayew brothers and Borja Baston, who are more than likely to leave this summer.

And when questioned on further exits, he added: "I can't see there being many. If the Dan James thing happens then there might possibly be one or two, I don't know. But I can't see a fire sale of players.

"If someone comes in with an offer that is sensible and proper player trading then you would have to think about that.

"But you can’t give players away. You’ve got to get the right value for them. We aren’t in a position, and I am pretty well versed in financial positions and football clubs, where we have to sell a player or it is ‘Good Night Vienna’. We can hold out for the right prices."

Reports suggest that Swansea chiefs would demand £10million for Roberts, who is contracted to the club until the summer of 2022.