Placheta interested in long-term stay

Przemyslaw Placheta says he would be interested in staying at Swansea City beyond this season - but insists his focus for now is on football rather than the future.

Poland international Placheta joined Swansea on a free transfer from Norwich City in January.

As it stands, the winger’s short-term deal with the Swans expires at the end of the season.

Asked if he would be keen on a longer stay at the Welsh club, Placheta said: “Yes - why not? I am really enjoying the first few weeks under the new gaffer and with new team-mates. We will see.

“I am fully focused on every training session and every game, to put my best performance in for the team."

Placheta has made four Swansea appearances to date, helping Luke Williams claim a first league win as the club’s head coach at Hull City earlier this month.

Having started on the bench against Ipswich last weekend, he hopes to return to the starting side at Sunderland on Saturday, when Swansea will go in search of only a second victory in eight league games.

“We just need to stay together, be positive and take some positives from the games we have played,” Placheta said.

“Of course we are trying to make less mistakes, to play better and score more goals. That’s what we focus on.

“When I came here I saw big potential in this team and I enjoy what the gaffer expects from us.

“Of course we need some points and on Saturday we will fight for three points.”