Cooper and Fulton could struggle for game time... but Sheehan says they won't be forced out

SWANSEA City boss Alan Sheehan admits there’s a chance Ollie Cooper could leave the club this summer, as his midfield options continue to swell.

- TOM COLEMAN Football writer

The club confirmed a move for New Zealand midfielder Mark Stamenic this week, their ninth signing of what's been a hugely productive window.

Ethan Galbraith, Malick Yalcouye and Melker Widell have also added to Sheehan's options in the middle of the park - and increased competition for places.

“We want competition for places. You see how we play, we want to be able to freshen it up,” Sheehan said when quizzed on his newfound wealth of midfield options.

“I think if you are looking to the number of games we have and how we want to play, you can’t go back to back to back [playing] 90 minutes.

“Some of these are young players, some haven't been in the league before, so there will be games that are right for them and some that are not.

“I am pleased. I think we have done some good business by bringing in Ethan Galbraith, Malick, Melker and now Marko.

“There is a good competition in the middle areas.”