Swans in move for Wrexham striker

15 December 2004

By GARETH VINCENT

Swansea City have held talks with Wrexham striker Chris Llewellyn over a possible switch to his hometown club.

Kenny Jackett had played down talk of a move for a frontman despite only two goals coming in five games before last night's last-gasp 2-1 win over Stockport secured a trip to Reading in round three of the FA Cup.

But the Evening Post understands the Swansea boss has spoken to former Welsh international Llewellyn about a move to Vetch Field.

The 25-year-old former Norwich flyer almost signed for Brian Flynn's Swansea 18 months ago before opting for The Racecourse because he did not want to play in the Football League's bottom tier.

But having failed to settle in North Wales - and with Wrexham in administration - it now appears Llewellyn is ready to join the club he supported as a boy.

The three-cap forward, who can also operate on the left side of midfield, recently bought a house in Swansea and may be available on a free transfer as a result of the Dragons' financial plight.