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Report: Swansea reluctant to meet Fulham’s £5m Fredericks demands, could move for Barnsley’s Yiadom instead

Swansea Manager Carlos Carvalhal celebrates the teams win with Alfie Mawson after the final whistle during the Premier League match between Watford...
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The Fulham and Barnsley right-backs have been strongly linked with moves to Swansea City in recent weeks.

Ryan Fredericks of Fulham is challenged by Charlie Taylor of Leeds United during the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Leeds United at Craven Cottage on March 7, 2017 in London,...

Swansea City are reluctant to meet Fulham’s £5 million Ryan Fredericks demands, the Mirror reports (page 57 of Thursday’s printed edition).

And it is claimed that could see Swansea revive their proposed move for Barnsley’s Andy Yiadom, as they look to provide extra competition for Kyle Naughton and Angel Rangel.

Andy Yiadom of Barnsley during the Sky Bet Championship match between Burton Albion and Barnsley at Pirelli Stadium on October 31, 2017 in Burton-upon-Trent, England.

The Mirror reported last month that Swansea had agreed a £2 million deal for Yiadom, who like Fredericks is out of contract at the end of the campaign.

But the subsequent sacking of Paul Clement, who has since been succeeded by Carlos Carvalhal, appeared to put the Ghanaian’s move on hold, with the Fulham right-back seemingly emerging as the Portuguese’s preferred target.

Carvalhal should know both players well, having encountered the pair while Sheffield Wednesday’s head coach.

Swansea Manager Carlos Carvalhal celebrates the teams win with Alfie Mawson after the final whistle during the Premier League match between Watford and Swansea City at Vicarage Road on...

But the vast difference in asking price could make up Swansea’s mind for them.

Carvalhal is still seeking his first signing since arriving at the Liberty Stadium three days after Christmas.

Should Swansea abandon their pursuit of Fulham’s Fredericks in favour of a move for Barnsley’s Yiadom?