Source: PA
Pratley to see out Swans contract
Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins has released a statement regarding the future of Darren Pratley - suggesting the club are prepared to let their star midfielder see out his contract at the Liberty Stadium.
Pratley, whose current deal expires next summer, has been the subject of a bid from Nottingham Forest, although the Swans, while believing the offer to be derisory, are also keen to keep hold of the 25-year-old. But with contract negotiations appearing to have broken down, the situation looks set to be reassessed in January with Pratley keen to focus on footballing matters.
Jenkins` statement on the club`s official website read: "I can confirm that we recently received a written offer from Nottingham Forest for Darren Pratley. However the offer is nowhere near the £1.5million being reported and is not an up-front fee. The offer is nowhere near the level we feel is right for a player of Darren`s ability at this point.
"We have been in negotiations with Darren`s agent and made an offer to match the hypothetical terms the agent somehow knows are on the table from Nottingham Forest.
"Following discussions with his agent, he has now stated that Darren does not want further talks about contracts or new deals and just wants to concentrate on his football.
"From Swansea City`s point of view, taking into account the value and type of offer on the table from Forest, plus what is on offer to us as a football club over the next six months to achieve a top-six finish, the club may feel it is in our best interests to keep Darren on board and allow him to see out his contract."
