Swansea close in on new manager with Russell Martin set to leave

The Swans are searching for a new manager with Martin strongly linked to Southampton

Miguel Delaney
Chief Football Writer
Tuesday 20 June 2023 10:57 EDT
Comments
Barnsley manager Michael Duff is in talks with Swansea. (Mike Egerton/PA)
Barnsley manager Michael Duff is in talks with Swansea. (Mike Egerton/PA) (PA Wire)

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Swansea City are close to appointing Barnsley’s Michael Duff as new manager.

Although the Swans will have to activate a £500,000 release clause to secure the signing.

The move would likely see Duff replace Russell Martin, who has been strongly linked with a move away to Southampton.

Duff, 45, is seen as a highly progressive upcoming manager who the Welsh club feel completely fits their profile.

Duff took Barnsley to the brink of promotion last season, narrowly missing out after defeat to a much wealthier Sheffield Wednesday in the last minute of the League One play-off final at Wembley.

The move is seen as at an “advanced stage” with Swansea just needing to activate the release clause.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in