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Swansea aims for more signings ahead of transfer deadline

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Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Swansea aims for more signings ahead of transfer deadline

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Swansea City is actively pursuing additional signings as the transfer window approaches its 1 September deadline. Vitor Matos described the transfer market as a "chess game in the middle of a storm," emphasizing the uncertainty surrounding potential deal progress. The club has made five permanent signings and secured one loan deal this summer but seeks to bolster its central midfield and defence, particularly after Ben Cabango's recent injury during a match against Sheffield United. Swansea has also seen key departures, including Cameron Burgess and several loan moves.

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•Swansea has made five permanent signings this summer.
•Ben Cabango limped off with an injury against Sheffield United.
•Need for a central midfielder and defender heightened by injuries.
•Cameron Burgess has been ruled out with a ruptured Achilles.
•Transfer window closes on 1 September.

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4:58 AMYahoo Sports — Transfer window 'a chess game in a storm' - Matos

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Vitor Matos says the transfer market is like a "chess game in the middle of a storm" as Swansea City attempt to do business before the 1 September transfer deadline. Swansea have made five permanent signings and sealed one loan deal this summer, but remain in the hunt for new faces as the end of the window comes into view. The Swans are looking to strengthen in central midfield and at centre-back, with the need for a defender looking increasingly great after Ben Cabango limped off with injury during Saturday's draw with Sheffield United.
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Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 4:58 AM
Transfer window 'a chess game in a storm' - Matos
Vitor Matos says the transfer market is like a "chess game in the middle of a storm" as Swansea City attempt to do business before the 1 September transfer deadline. Swansea have made five permanent signings and sealed one loan deal this summer, but remain in the hunt for new faces as the end of the window comes into view. The Swans are looking to strengthen in central midfield and at centre-back, with the need for a defender looking increasingly great after Ben Cabango limped off with injury during Saturday's draw with Sheffield United.

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