Coventry City sign Jim O'Brien and Danny Swanson

O'Brien made 123 league appearances in four seasons at Barnsley

Coventry City have signed free agent midfielders Jim O'Brien and Danny Swanson on two-year deals.

Former Motherwell man O'Brien, 26, was available after turning down a new contract with Barnsley.

Swanson, 27, played 47 times for Peterborough last season but rejected a new deal with the Posh.

On Swanson boss Steven Pressley told the club website: "We weren't the only club looking to sign him so to get a deal done is great news."

Pressley added of O'Brien: "He is a player of proven Championship quality and his energy, work rate and team ethic along with that quality makes him a perfect fit for us."

The Scottish duo are the first players to join the Sky Blues this summer.