Caulker of a deal for Swans

01 July 2011 07:34
Swansea have agreed a deal with Tottenham which will see defender Steven Caulker join the Welsh club on a season-long loan.[LNB] The 19-year-old has impressed in previous loan spells at Yeovil and Bristol City and will strengthen the Swans' defence following their promotion to the Premier League.[LNB]The England Under-21 international will put pen to paper within the next week on a deal which will be reviewed in January.[LNB]City chairman Huw Jenkins told the club's official website, www.swanseacity.net: "We are delighted to have agreed terms with Tottenham regarding a deal for Steven.[LNB]"The deal has been very close for the last couple of weeks. I met (Tottenham chairman) Daniel Levy at a Premier League meeting in Darlington and spoke at length about Steven.[LNB]"We feel his general size and ability are perfect qualities to add to our team.[LNB]"Steven is a young, upcoming player that is a big talent, and he is looking forward to being part of our squad in the Premier League.[LNB]"It is an exciting signing for us. There was other interest in him prior to this deal being agreed, but Tottenham felt it was perfect for Steven to continue his deal here."[LNB]

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