It's summer, it's sunny (for a change) and Swansea City have finally made some great (along with some "interesting") transfers.
So I decided to set myself and the bloggers three brief questions on Swansea City's recent signings and what is left to achieve in the transfer window. Have a read, share your thoughts, then get back outside to enjoy the weather!
Of all the new players, which one are you looking forward to seeing in action the most?
Alec Johnson: Shelvey - he brings something totally different and a degree of steel that is sometimes lacking in our middle third. Also it will be nice to see somebody having a shot from forty yards for a change - we have lacked this since Bodde.
Jules Price: Canas - I think he will be another great character on and off the pitch in Swansea. The YouTube videos Swansea City have uploaded this week are testament to that.
Jacob Cristobal: Jordi Amat - mostly the surprise that Swansea got him! A 21-year-old defender who could be on the rise for the national team if he has a good debut season. Also I can see a partnership forming with Ben Davies that could flourish!
Matt Jacob: Aside from Bony I think it has to be Shelvey - the man with a point to
prove! Think he'll be an exciting edition for us and will prove the doubters
wrong.
Chris Carra: I'm curious to see them all, but mostly Shelvey. It's a signing that confused me at first but - like Alec said - he will bring something different to the centre. Laudrup clearly has plans for him, so it'll be interesting to see how they unfold.
We've had a few good signings now, but what else is still needed?
AJ: A small, sharp forward - somebody that nobody has heard of, from a club that we've never watched.
JP: We need to trim the squad. Players like Lita need to go. Also is it time for Tate and Monk to depart?
JC: Another winger for depth purposes, but I don't have a particular name in mind.
MJ: I'd be looking at another centre forward, other than that
I'd say we're covered all over the pitch. Vydra would be nice but
Donnolly seems to be doing the business in pre-season so I hope we see
more of him this year.
CC: Despite the signing of Bony, I'd say at least one more striker is needed, especially if Moore is leaving. Midfield is looking very healthy and there is enough cover for the wings at the moment. Maybe another centre-back, to relieve some of the pressure from Williams and Chico.
Money and realism aside, who would be your ideal summer signing?
AJ: Well, in April I wanted Bony and suggested him as a fantasy signing, so I better be careful what I wish for. Cesc Fabregas here we go!
JP: Fantasy signing would be Paul Gascoigne. I saw him play his first game for Spurs against the Swans in the Mike Hughes testimonial. He scored a 25 yard free kick. Pure talent. Of present players, David Luiz, for the same reason as Chico and Canas - strong characters that love the game, fans and team mates. Good players too.
JC: Thomas Muller (hey there's that winger!)
MJ: Falcao, had he not gone to Monaco. He's a goalscoring machine.
CC: It will have to be someone Italian... so let's say Emanuele Giaccherini. I didn't particularly rate him before this summer, but the Juve winger had a brilliant Confederations Cup with the Azzurri and would look good in a Swans shirt! Plus he's only £8m - bargain!
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