Richard Montague: Swansea City piecing together transfer ‘puzzle’, says director of football

Montague, meanwhile, says there has been no interest in player-of-the-year Goncalo Franco so far this summer.

Franco has been touted as a potential target for clubs in Europe on the back of a fine first season in Wales, but Montague said: “There is so much noise around this time of the year, which is understandable because people need things to write about.

“But until we have anything concrete, there is nothing for me to say about it. He has obviously had a brilliant season and we would love to keep him here, so let’s hope that’s what happens.”

Jay Fulton is another Swansea player who has been linked with a summer exit, with Plymouth Argyle mentioned as potential suitors for the long-serving Scot.

But Montague has suggested Sheehan’s squad needs the experience of Fulton following the summer departures of old heads like Joe Allen, Kyle Naughton and Cyrus Christie.

“Jay did unbelievably well for us when he came into the team at the back end of the season – he gave us some great minutes and is an unbelievable character,” he said.

“He is a senior player, which is probably lacking a bit in that age profile now with some of the key departures we had. He is an important player for us and there is no news about any offers or movement with Jay.”