Swansea boss wants more signings after bright Yalcouye debut

Swansea City head coach Alan Sheehan still wants to make more signings before the transfer window closes, as the club closes in on a ninth summer recruit.

The Swans are close to completing the permanent signing of Marko Stamenic from Nottingham Forest.

But with 14 players leaving since last season, Swansea need to strengthen their squad further, particularly in attack.

They picked up their first win of the Championship season against Sheffield United on Saturday, but were wasteful in front of goal.

Having scored only 51 goals in 46 league games last season, the Swans' priority is to sign a new striker.

"We need a couple more [players] in, obviously. Everybody knows that," said Sheehan.

"But when you're trying to focus on the team and pick a team for this, you're not sure if something will be done, or whether it's two weeks away or a one week away.

"Hopefully we can continue to get a few little bits done."

Swansea's eighth signing of the summer, Malick Yalcouye, made his debut in the starting line-up against Sheffield United.

The 19-year-old only joined on loan from Brighton and Hove Albion on Thursday, but slotted seamlessly into the Swans' midfield three with an industrious performance.

"I think he did well. He's been with the team a couple of days. He's got great energy," said Sheehan.

"He's got to get integrated into the Championship. He showed some real quality at times and calmness within our structure and he worked really hard for the team, so it's great to have that competition for the team, and I don't think you can pick out any individual today that didn't come out of it positively."