Swansea City are close to completing the signing of Wayne Routledge after agreeing a fee with Newcastle United for the winger’s services. The Swans and the Magpies have reportedly reached an agreement for £1.5m and the Welsh club are expected to officially announce Routledge’s transfer after he undergoes a medical tomorrow.
Routledge joined Newcastle from Queens Park Rangers in early 2010 but has struggled to hold down a regular spot at St.James’ Park. He spent the latter half of the 10/11 season on loan at QPR.
Birmingham City, Leicester City and Nottingham Forest were also interested in Routledge’s services but the winger seems poised for a move to Premier League newboys Swansea instead of a switch to a Championship club.
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