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Francesco Guidolin has confirmed that he hopes to sign Alberto Paloschi, as the the Italian striker heads to South Wales for a medical.

Guidolin said: "I asked the chairman to sign him, if it was a possibility because I like him as a player. Paloschi is coming, after the medical it could be our player."

Guidolin was full of praise for the former AC Milan prodigy , and has first hand experience of the potential he offers.

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He said: "He was my player when we were at Parma. He was a promising player, very young and then went on. He’s a good player, a good guy and can be important for us. He can help us get some results and score many goals - I hope."

Guidolin was less sure about reports linking Swansea with a move for Dwight Gayle, saying the window was a period 'of many rumours'.

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He did confirm, however, that he was in the market for another midfielder, and offered Bafetimbi Gomis hope that he has a Swans future.

He said: "He is our player. There are a few days left of the window but I think he is an important player for us."