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Brentford boss Dean Smith says he does not expect to receive a new bid from Ryan Woods during the loan window, adding that the "ship has probably sailed" on Swansea City's chances of landing the midfielder.

Woods had been heavily linked with a move to South Wales over the last few weeks, and was even left out of the Bees' opening day win over Rotherham United, with Smith at the time claiming that the player was "distracted" by the speculation.

Indeed, the player himself was understood to be keen on the move, but despite the lengthy negotiations, Swansea could not strike a deal.

"He's a full member of our squad. I'm personally very pleased he didn't leave," Smith said. "Obviously we'd had bids and it was an unsettling period for Ryan.

"But nothing's happened now. The bid wasn't accepted by the football club and the valuation wasn't met.

"He remains a Brentford player and it enables us to make sure we've still got a very strong squad."

There had been suggestions that Swansea could yet make a loan move before the end of the month, with a view to a permanent deal in January, but Smith believes that scenario is unlikely.

"In terms of Ryan Woods, I don't expect that to happen now. I think that ship has probably sailed.

"My directors of football tell me that move probably won't happen now.

"He's available for selection. I'm pleased that he's still a member of this football club and I'm sure the supporters will be too because he's been a valuable member of the squad for the last two or three years and long may that continue."

The failure to complete a deal for Woods was arguably Swansea's most significant shortcoming in the transfer window , and was made all the more pronounced following the departure of Sam Clucas to Stoke City.