Swansea City have rejected a bid from Hull City for striker Zan Vipotnik, according to The Athletic. The Welsh side are gearing up to take on Stoke City in their Championship season opener this weekend, hoping to attack the league campaign with much of their team still intact. However, interest is growing in one of their most important players, with Vipotnik having been touted for a move all summer.
Why Swansea City Star Zan Vipotnik is Drawing Summer Transfer Interest
There's a reason for all the interest in Vipotnik this summer. Last season, there was no player better than him at scoring goals in the Championship. Keeping hold of a player of this calibre is hard at the best of times, but especially when the Premier League comes calling.
The Verdict: Swansea City Will Hold Out for a Big Zan Vipotnik Fee
Vitor Matos and Swansea City fans will no doubt dream of holding on to Vipotnik for the long run, but with a first bid tabled, they could face an increased fight over the coming weeks. Like most Championship clubs, the Swans have to sell to invest, as they have done with Ethan Galbraith this summer. The Welsh side have to hold out for the best possible fee for Vipotnik, allowing them to reinvest in a suitable replacement and new stars elsewhere as they look to continue their growth under Matos.
What Comes Next?
Big money is being spent this summer, especially in the transfer market. In Vipotnik, the Swans have an asset that could bring in a significant fee that can help Matos build a team capable of competing for a long-awaited return to the Premier League this term. The post Swansea City reject Premier League bid for star player as interest ramps up appeared first on The72 - Football League News.
Swansea City are currently 11th in the Championship, with 64 points from 46 games, and a goal difference of -2. They have scored 57 goals and conceded 59 so far this season, and are 31 points behind leaders Coventry in the title race.
