Swans in striker talks

Swansea are holding talks with Kaiserslautern striker Itay Shechter over a season-long loan at the Liberty Stadium.

The 25-year-old Israel international watched Tuesday's 4-2 friendly win over Blackpool, and Press Association Sport understands the deal should be completed by the weekend once the player has been granted a work permit.

Shechter, who has 13 caps to his name, moved to Kaiserslautern from Hapoel Tel Aviv last summer, but struggled for form in his maiden Bundesliga campaign, scoring just three goals.

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