A lot posted around about the deal for Jansson but is there anything on Bartley? He deserves nearly as much credit as Jansson for our solid defence this year but seems to be overlooked for a permanent signing, unless I'm missing something.
Posted Jan 5, 2017, 6:51 PM UTC
No clause in the loan, up to Leeds and Swans to sort something out at the end of the season.
His contract is in 2018. So at the end of the season he's got a year left. Would he realistically want to stay at Swansea a club where he has never played consistently and has been loaned out multiple times?
Monk showed him faith both as manager as Swansea and Leeds. He'll of played the most games he ever has at a club if he stays fit 'til the end of the season for us. I sincerely hope he seems as happy as he does at Leeds and forces through a move to us if Swansea try to be cunts and keep him.
Well let's hope they allow him to leave then, he probably would at the end of that year anyway as they've never shown any faith in playing him. Him and Jansson are premiership quality no doubt, and would love to get them both permanently.
My only fear is that Swansea are woeful defensively and Bartley has proven himself to be top level-championship easy. They'd 100% want him if they got relegated which I believe they will. Think it'll be down to Bartley in the end.
Totally agree. He should be our permanent captain (no disrespect to Bridcutt) and he keeps the defence organised and calm. His addition is a must.
Here's hoping Swans new boy is not interested in him and let's him go. Him and PJ go together like strawberries and cream.
I feel it might depend on if Swansea go down, and if we go up. 100% agree that he has been a key part of the defence, we should definitely try to sign him if possible.