Swansea Set to Move for Andrews - Ipswich Town News
On-loan midfielder Keith Andrews is reportedly set to join Swansea City from Blackburn Rovers once his spell at Portman Road comes to an end in January. The Swans are claimed to be willing to pay £2 million for the 31-year-old, who has scored eight goals for the Blues since joining on a temporary basis in August, although other reports suggest no fee will be involved.
Swansea and fellow Premier League side Wigan have both been linked with the Republic of Ireland international for some months, while Blues boss Paul Jewell has also made it clear he would like to keep Andrews, who has been standing in as skipper during Grant Leadbitter’s absence.
The Dubliner joined Blackburn from the MK Dons for £1.3 million in August 2008 and the League One side are entitled to 10% of the profit when the one-time Wolves and Hull City man is sold.
Meanwhile, defender Danny Collins, who returns to Stoke after Saturday’s home game with Derby, is again being linked with a switch to Wolves when the transfer window opens in January.
As with Andrews, Jewell would like to keep him at Portman Road but the Blues are unlikely to be able to compete with Premier League clubs in terms of wages and the transfer fee.
Collins, who like Andrews has 18 months remaining of his current contract, has admitted he faces a big decision when his 93-day loan comes to an end after the weekend.
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