Swans have shortlist for sporting director role amid Jennings link

Luke Williams has described Gareth Jennings as "very capable" after the UAE Pro League's technical director emerged as a contender for the vacant sporting director role at Swansea City.

Englishman Jennings has previously worked for Fifa and New Zealand Football, and held academy roles at Bristol City, Leicester City and Stoke City as well as a technical advisor post at Grimsby Town.

He is believed to be one of the names under consideration as Swansea seek a replacement for Paul Watson, who left the Championship club in October.

"I don't know so much, other than that he (Jennings) is someone who is very capable with a good reputation," said Swansea head coach Williams.

"I think there's probably still a number of people on the shortlist. Whoever we decide is going to be the right person will be exactly that, I am sure.

"I am very confident it's going to be the right person to represent this club in the way it should be represented and I am excited for that."