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Swansea make surprise swoop for Leicester midfielder Andy King after ditching loan deal for Liverpool winger Lazar Markovic

Swansea City are confident of completing the loan signing of Andy King from Leicester City before Wednesday's transfer deadline.

The Swans made a surprise swoop for the 29-year-old midfielder, who had been linked with several Championship clubs, after ditching their interest in winger Lazar Markovic despite agreeing a loan deal with Liverpool.

They were unable to sign both players due to Premier League loan rules.

Midfielder Andy King set to join Swansea from Leicester on transfer deadline day
Midfielder Andy King set to join Swansea from Leicester on transfer deadline day

Swansea have also agreed to re-sign Andre Ayew from West Ham for £18million.