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5 players to target if Swansea get relegated

By Matt English

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Wayne Routledge (15), Gylfi Sigurdsson (23) and Jack Cork of Swansea City (24) look dejected in defeat after the Premier League match between Stoke City and Swansea City at Bet365 Stadium on October 31, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Wayne Routledge (15), Gylfi Sigurdsson (23) and Jack Cork of Swansea City (24) look dejected in defeat after the Premier League match between Stoke City and Swansea City at Bet365 Stadium on October 31, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /
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SWANSEA, WALES – SEPTEMBER 21: Kyle Naughton of Swansea City during the EFL Cup Third Round match between Swansea City and Manchester City at The Liberty Stadium on September 21, 2016 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Athena Pictures/Getty Images)
SWANSEA, WALES – SEPTEMBER 21: Kyle Naughton of Swansea City during the EFL Cup Third Round match between Swansea City and Manchester City at The Liberty Stadium on September 21, 2016 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Athena Pictures/Getty Images) /

4. Kyle Naughton

Ex-Tottenham fullback Kyle Naughton will be in high demand this summer should Swansea get relegated. Naughton leads Swansea in tackles per game, averaging about 2.5 a contest. His consistency in the first team has made him a reliable choice, starting 23 matches this year. What he has not contributed offensively this year in terms of goals and assists, Naughton makes up for in experience in the game and defensive solidity.

A team like Liverpool, who are looking for a solid outside defender, should make a move for Naughton in the offseason. He often plays right back but has had the occasional stint on the left, where Liverpool need cover. Having an experienced defender like Naughton will allow Milner to be utilised in the midfield where he is more comfortable.

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If Liverpool do not pick him up, it will be shocking to see Naughton go down to the Championship. Though he is not an elite fullback, his experience and knowledge of the game overall should put him on the radar of a few teams. Starting consistently would be an ideal position for Naughton, so a mid table team could do nicely. A return to Tottenham does not seem likely, but somewhere like Stoke or West Brom would fit quite well.

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