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Swansea City are closing in on their first major signing of the summer as they look to seal an £11m deal for Las Palmas' highly-rated midfielder Roque Mesa.

The Swans are understood to be in advanced talks with the 28-year-old after stealing a march on a string of European rivals for his signature.

Paul Clement had made it clear he wanted to add a midfielder to his ranks this summer as he looks to build on the storming finish to last season, one that saw the club successfully avoid relegation from the Premier League.

And while discussions continue over a move that would make Mesa the third most expensive signing in the club's history, there is hope that Swansea can finalise an impressive swoop in accordance with Clement's plans.

It follows the move for exciting Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham, whose loan switch to the Liberty is awaiting formal completion.

Roma and Sevilla have both been interested in capturing Mesa this summer, with Champions League outfit Sevilla having seen an £8m bid rejected last year.

Reports in Spain say other offers have been received this summer, though none have matched the size of the fee Swansea are prepared to pay for a player who has won many admirers in his homeland. Mesa is said to have a £26m release clause, but Las Palmas have been ready to make a deal for what would be a record fee for the Canary Islands club.

Liverpool and Tottenham have both been previously linked with a player who recorded some of the best passing averages and success rates in La Liga last term. Only Sevilla's Steven N'Zonzi and Real Madrid ace Toni Kroos recorded more passes a game than Mesa last term, while his pass success rate of 91.4% was only bettered by three others – all of whom are at Barca or the Bernabeu.

Mesa, who can play either in a defensive role or in the centre of the park, is also known for his work-rate and tackling contributions, and his consistency in impressing since arriving in the Spanish top-flight with Las Palmas two years ago has seen him tipped for a Spain call up having already appeared in preliminary squads.

Swansea were criticised last summer for not signing a midfielder with the club coming under fire for missing out on a deal to bring Joe Allen back to the Liberty.

But, having also boosted their numbers in the middle of the park with the successful January signing of Tom Carroll, Swansea look to have reinforced their traditional strength.

The deal will not make any difference to the current status surrounding star man Gylfi Sigurdsson, the two seen as filling different roles and Swansea still keen on fighting off interest from Everton over the £40m-rated No.10

But it could spell an uncertain future for South Korea midfielder Ki Sung-Yueng with the club known to be keen on moving on a number of players this summer, with Jordi Amat and Jefferson Montero also possible departures. Meanwhile, Swansea are awaiting moves from Malaga over a potential deal for Borja Baston as they await completion of the loan deal for Abraham.