Could Swansea sign Andre Almeida? Swansea City are allegedly attempting to sign Valencia star Andre Almeida. With Vitor Matos having recorded 14 wins and six draws from his opening 31 matches as Swansea head coach, there is optimism that the Welsh outfit can compete for Premier League promotion in 2026-27. A statement has been made in the summer transfer window with Celtic defender Stephen Welsh, New Zealand World Cup star Elijah Just and Zulte Waregem winger Joseph Opuku having all been signed. However, with Ethan Galbraith having left for Stoke City in a £10m deal, funds remain available at a time when more central midfielders need to be added to the squad. According to Marca, Swansea want to pull off a major coup by attracting Almeida to South Wales. With just 31 points behind leaders Coventry in the 2025-26 Championship table, Swansea are looking to strengthen their squad and close the gap. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 11th in Championship, 64 pts, 18W-10D-18L from 46 games, recent form WDWLW. Swansea City are reportedly in talks to sign Valencia star Andre Almeida, with the 26-year-old midfielder a key target for the Welsh club's summer transfer window. ## What next for Swansea? Not only have Swansea just sold long-serving Liam Cullen to Leicester City, they are preparing to face Leganes in their final pre-season friendly on Saturday. They face a testing start to the campaign, first hosting Birmingham City in the EFL Cup first round before facing Stoke City, Sheffield United and Derby County in their opening three Championship fixtures. With Almeida's arrival potentially changing the dynamics of the team, Swansea will be looking to build on their recent form, which saw them win three consecutive matches. Goals this season: 57 scored, 59 conceded (-2 goal difference).