Swansea City striker Jerry Yates has been tipped to leave the Championship side this month before the window slams shut, according to journalist Alan Nixon.
The forward only joined the Swans in the summer but has already been linked with a move out of the Championship side, with the club willing to sell providing they make their money back.
Who is Jerry Yates?
The 27-year-old began his career with Rotherham United, whilst enjoying a series of loan moves away from the club. Off the back of an impressive stint with Swindon, Yates was sold to Blackpool for roughly £175,000 in July 2020.
He spent three years at Bloomfield Road and helped the football club to reach the Championship before being sold in the summer. The sale saw him join Swansea City for £2.5 million off the back of an impressive campaign with the Seasiders.
Since arriving at the football club, Yates has made 31 appearances for the Welsh side, scoring seven goals, which works out at a goal every 4.5 matches.
Who has been linked?
According to Alan Nixon, Blackburn Rovers are the front runners to land the 27-year-old this month but the two clubs are currently apart in terms of a deal. Coventry City were linked by Alan Nixon in the summer but they haven’t been mentioned thus far.
Speaking of the deal, Blackburn are chasing Yates on loan due to Sam Gallagher looking destined for a move to Championship rivals Ipswich Town. However, Swansea are only interested in a permanent deal providing they get the reported £2.5 million fee back.
Writer’s View
Jerry Yates was one of the Championship’s most underrated players last season for Blackpool and on paper, his move to Swansea City was perfect for all parties.
However, it appears as though Yates doesn’t quite suit Swansea’s system so far and when that happens, it usually results in the player leaving the club Blackburn needs to act quickly because there are likely to be other Championship clubs monitoring him.