Swansea are reportedly targeting a centre-back before the window closes so should they target Reece Oxford with West Ham reportedly ready to loan him out?
The hunt for a new centre-back continues for Swansea City, with manager Graham Potter currently only having two natural options in the position.
Joe Rodon and Mike van der Hoorn have formed a solid partnership in defence as the Swans have made a good start to the new season following relegation from the Premier League, but support is needed.
“I would say it is fair we are looking to strengthen at centre-half,” Potter told Wales Online.
“Joe and Mike have done well and been positive but clearly from a numbers perspective that is an area we can look to strengthen.”
Who to sign?
If Potter is prepared to put his trust in youth then Reece Oxford could be the ideal signing, with the Mail reporting West Ham United want to send the defender out on another season-long loan.
Initially Hammers boss Manuel Pellegrini had suggested Oxford would be used in the first team this campaign, but now the East London club want the 19-year-old to go on temporary stint somewhere yet again.
The teenager was on loan at Borussia Monchengladbach in 2017/18, making eight appearances and generally impressing, and it is understood he would have suitors from France, Germany and Spain this time around.
Yet perhaps Swansea can convince West Ham to keep Oxford in English football and with so few options in his position at the Liberty Stadium, the youngster is likely to get plenty of game time.
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