Flynn Downes: Swansea City sign Ipswich Town midfielder

Flynn Downes is a former England Under-20 international

Swansea City have signed Ipswich midfielder Flynn Downes on a four-year contract in a deal worth more than £1m.

Downes, 22, will be in contention to make his debut in the Championship against Sheffield United on Saturday.

Since making his debut as a teenager in 2017, Downes has made 100 appearances for Ipswich, scoring three goals.

"I am buzzing to be here," the Brentwood-born player told the club website.

He is new Swansea head coach Russell Martin's second signing, following the arrival of former Bristol City midfielder Jamie Paterson.

"It's a massive club and I cannot wait to get going," said Downes.

"I spoke to the gaffer, and I just liked the way he came across, the players they have got and it all just added up for me.

"The style of play massively appeals to me, I played against the gaffer's side with Ipswich last year and I think we only touched the ball about four times during the entire game.

"So, when this came up, and I knew he was going to be here it was a dream move.

"The way he wants to play football appeals to me massively."

Matt Gill, who is an assistant to Martin, will be familiar with Downes, having previously been part of the coaching staff at Ipswich.

The Swans are also in talks with Manchester United about signing right-back Ethan Laird, 20.

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