Swansea urged to move swiftly to sign Mariano Pavone

22 July 2011 10:42
Swansea have been warned they need to move fast if they want to beat their rivals to the signing of Mariano Pavone.[LNB]The Argentine forward has been heavily linked to the likes of Fulham and Liverpool, while Blackburn have struggled to finalise a deal for the 29-year-old.[LNB] Give me Mar: Swansea target Pavone[LNB] Swans boss Brendan Rogers hopes to capitalise on the situation and seal a deal for Pavone after holding talks with the free agent's representative.[LNB]But Pavone wants to find a new club as soon as possible with Barry McIntosh, his agent, urging Swansea to act swiftly.[LNB]McIntosh said: 'Mariano has been left in limbo because of the Blackburn situation. [LNB]'He just needs to go to a club where he will have a chance to play and Swansea could be that platform.[LNB]'If it was just about money, he would not go to Swansea. But I'm a believer that there is more to football than just money. If the difference is only 10p elsewhere then the player will go to Swansea.[LNB]'They have Spanish players at the club, they have a British manager who speaks Spanish and has made a real effort.[LNB]'I know the area of Swansea and the club well from previous dealings.[LNB]'The player has offers from elsewhere so they must move fast, but it would be a great move for him.'[LNB] Blackburn move for Real Betis's Pavone after striker pays the penalty for River Plate loan spellBlackburn Rovers rocked as manager Kean is forced to hold fire sale Rovers driven all the way to Moscow by ?12m Honda interestThe Insider: Adebayor in line to complete Real move as Chelsea consider De Rossi swoop [LNB]

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