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Swans to switch targets

Swansea may set their sights elsewhere having failed to land their primary targets.

League One new boys Swansea City may set their sights elsewhere having failed to land their primary transfer targets.

A £130,000 bid for Rochdale striker Grant Holt has been rejected, whilst £80,000 has not been enough to tempt Rushden & Diamonds to sell Andy Burgess.

Swans boss Kenny Jackett is keen to add fresh faces to his squad and may now look elsewhere for the type of player he desires for next season.

''We have increased our bids for Burgess and Holt over the last few weeks, but they have been turned down by their clubs," Jackett told the Western Mail.

"The next step is to leave that one there and look at who else is about. I will see what is around for my money.

"If we decide to spend more money, then that will open up a whole new list of players to us.

"I looked at Burgess and Holt during the course of last season, but sometimes you don't always get what you want.

"As the summer goes on different people do become available.

"If someone becomes available and I feel he is as good or better than Holt or Burgess, then I will move for him.

"Perhaps Rochdale and Rushden are testing us out, but it is worth those clubs waiting to see who else comes in for their players during the summer.''

Meanwhile, Jackett will run the rule over two Australian trialists during pre-season training.

Matthew Gordon and Ian Ramsey have been brought to the attention of Jackett by a local agent, who will pay their air fares and accommodation in Wales.