Swansea are interested in Atletico Madrid’s Kevin Gameiro, but with competition from Fenerbahce could Gary Hooper of Sheffield Wednesday be an alternative?
Kevin Gameiro (2ndR) of Atletico de Madrid celebrates scoring their second goal with teammate Angel Martin Correa (R), Victor Machin alias Vitolo (2ndL) and Fernando Torres (L).
Despite scoring for Atleti at the weekend during the 1-0 La Liga victory at Eibar, the France international has struggled to cement a regular starting place since joining from Sevilla in the summer of 2016.
Head coach Diego Pablo Simeone of Atletico de Madrid reacts from the bench prior to start the Copa del Rey second leg match against Lleida Esportiu.
The Madrid side are prepared to sell Gameiro this month to help balance their finances and the Swans hope to sign the 30-year-old to try and change their record as the lowest scorers in the Premier League, with 14 goals.
However, the South Wales side outfit face competition from Fenerbahce and with the Turks able to offer higher wages, it looks like a switch to Istanbul is more likely for the forward.
Carlos Carvalhal, manager of Swansea City, looks on during the Premier League match against Newcastle United.
In that scenario, could Swansea manager Carlos Carvalhal turn to one of his former Sheffield Wednesday strikers in a bid to improve his new team’s fortunes in front of goal?
Gary Hooper is the Owls’ top-scorer this season having netted 11 times in 25 matches in all competitions and with previous top flight experience in England with Norwich City, could seem an attractive and affordable option – even if the 28-year-old is currently out injured.
Gary Hooper of Sheffield Wednesday shoots at goal during the Sky Bet Championship match against Bolton Wanderers.
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