Kristian Pedersen: Swansea City eye Cologne defender

Kristian Pedersen, who won his sole cap for Denmark in 2020, can play at left-back and left centre-back

Michael Duff has confirmed Swansea City are interested in signing defender Kristian Pedersen from Cologne.

The 29-year-old Denmark international - who joined the Bundesliga outfit from Birmingham City in 2022 - is believed to be closing in on a move to Swansea ahead of Friday's transfer deadline.

"He's a left-footed defender so he's probably one of quite a few people that I've had a conversation with," head coach Duff said.

"He's a player that we're aware of."

Speaking before his side's Championship game with Bristol City on Saturday, Duff confirmed he wants to add three more players to his ranks before Friday's 23:00 BST transfer deadline.

"We've got lots of irons in the fire," added the Swans boss.

"Whether it comes through or not, we'll wait and see. It won't be through a lack of trying.

"We are in for players and we do need a couple of players in certain positions."

Duff wants a second left-sided defender and Swansea remain interested in Stoke City's Josh Tymon.

They are also looking for a striker following Joel Piroe's switch to Leeds United.

Chelsea's Bashir Humphreys and Bristol City's Zak Vyner are among other defensive options on Swansea have considered.

They have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of a forward though as target Keinan Davis looks set to join Udinese from Aston Villa, while Sam Greenwood has joined Middlesbrough having been linked with Swansea.

Meanwhile, Duff confirmed the club's valuation of Nathan Wood is yet to be met by Southampton, with the centre-back now looking set to stay.

"It's the same. As you were. There's a valuation on him that hasn't been met," Duff said of Wood.

''He's still our player. If it gets met he'll be sold. If not he'll stay."

Swansea have no fresh injury concerns before hosting Bristol City.