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Swansea are set to appoint QPR assistant manager John Eustace as their new boss after sudden departure of Steve Cooper earlier this week

Swansea City are to appoint John Eustace as their new manager, with the move likely to be confirmed at the start of next week.

The 41-year-old will leave his role as Queens Park Rangers' assistant boss to take charge at the Liberty Stadium.

Swansea, who were beaten in the Championship play-off final in May, turned to Eustace after head coach Steve Cooper left earlier this week.

Swansea are set to appoint QPR assistant manager John Eustace (pictured) as their new boss
The appointment of the former Watford player Eustace is expected to be confirmed next week

The Welsh club will pay a small compensation fee to Championship rivals QPR, though Eustace is expected to remain with QPR for their pre-season friendly against Manchester United on Saturday.