Sky Bet Championship side Swansea City are interested in signing Southampton striker Sam Gallagher, according to Sun journalist Alan Nixon.

The Swans, along with their promotion rivals Nottingham Forest, have reportedly made approaches to sign the 23-year old on loan, having made just three substitute appearances for the Saints this term.

The striker, who has endured loan spells at Birmingham City and Blackburn Rovers over the last couple of seasons, would be a much-needed attacking option for Swansea.

Here, we discuss whether he’d be a good signing for Swansea…

George Harbey

“I think Gallagher would be a smart addition for Swansea.

“Oli McBurnie has led the line well for Swansea this season with 15 goals to his name, but the Swans can’t just rely on his goals only, if they still want to achieve a play-off finish this season.

“Gallagher has scored goals at this level before, and he could be a very good signing.”

Jacob Potter

“He could be a useful addition.

“I don’t think he’s a better option than Oli McBurnie but he could be a good player to call upon when squad rotation occurs later in the season.

“He’ll have a point to prove, and could fire them up the table.”

Chris Gallagher

“This would be a good bit of business.

“Swansea are far too reliant on Oli McBurnie for goals, so they need to find a striker before the deadline.

“Gallagher would give the side a different option in the final third and can score goals in the Championship.”