Swansea City closing in on three players, says Michael Duff

Summer signing Jerry Yates (right) celebrates his goal with Joel Piroe, who netted twice at Reading

Head coach Michael Duff has said three players will undergo medicals at Swansea City ahead of the start of the Championship season.

Swansea are expected to sign Brighton goalkeeper Carl Rushworth and Newcastle defender Harrison Ashby.

They have also been linked with former Birmingham City defender Kristian Pedersen, who is now at FC Koln.

"There are three medicals booked for Monday morning, so we're hoping they all come through," said Duff.

"You never know in football, someone might gazump us or they might fail their medicals hence the reason I never say who they are because if they fail a medical it's not fair on the player because it might affect a move somewhere else.

"I think there's a couple of loan moves in there".

Right-back Ashby and England Under-21 international Rushworth have been expected to join Swansea for a while, with both players remaining at their clubs for pre-season trips to the USA.

Pedersen, 28, has emerged as a potential target with Swansea in need of at least one left-sided defender.

Swansea which completed preparations their league opener at home to Birmingham City on Saturday, 5 August with a 4-0 friendly win at Reading.

Duff said Swansea are still to receive any bids for striker Joel Piroe, who scored twice against the Royals, but does expect interest in the Dutchman.

"I anticipate interest because he's a good player," added Duff.

"We've not had a bid for him so until the club gets a bid for him, we have to crack on like he's here.

"I'm sure he's got aspirations to play as high as he can. His attitude has been first class.

"If the club accepts an offer, the club accepts an offer, we'll move on".