- Renato Sanches is on the verge of joining Swansea City in a season-long loan move
- Swansea City manager Paul Clement’s links with his former employers at the Allianz Arena has enabled him to complete the audacious switch
- Sanches has struggled since joining Bayern from Benfica last summer in a deal which may rise to £52million.
Premier League side Swansea City are on the verge of completing a season-long loan deal for Bayern Munich star Renato Sanches, according to reports.
The move which is set to be announced within the next couple of hours, according to Italian Sky Sport journalist Gianluca Di Marzio.
Sanches has been told he can leave Bayern on loan despite only joining the Bavarians last summer.
Bayern Munich’s Renoto Sanches set for season-long loan switch to Swansea City (Photo: Metro)
French giants Monaco and Premier League high-flyers Liverpool were also keen, but Swansea City manager Paul Clement’s links with his former employers at the Allianz Arena has enabled him to complete the audacious switch.
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Clement worked with Sanches, 20, while Carlo Ancelotti’s No2 at Bayern last season before taking charge at the Liberty Stadium.
His relationship with the Italian boss and reputation for working with younger players appears to have worked in the Swans’ favour.
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Sanches has struggled since joining Bayern from Benfica last summer in a deal which may rise to £52million.
Sanches has only appeared once for Bayern so far this campaign in the German Super Cup.
He only played 25 times for them in his opening season and failed to hit the target.
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Wednesday, 30 August 2017