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Paul Clement wants Kyle Bartley at Swansea next season after successful loan spell at Leeds

target Kyle Bartley will return to parent club Swansea after a successful season-long loan at Elland Road.

Bartley played 50 games for Leeds this term and captained the Sky Bet Championship side when skipper Liam Bridcutt was absent.

But Swansea head coach Paul Clement says the Manchester-born central defender will report to Swansea for pre-season training in early July.

Clement said: "He's had a good season, I've spoken to Kyle on the telephone and said 'well done this year'.

"It's quite unusual for a loan player to captain the side, but from our point of view he's a Swansea player.