08Swansea City will be a club on a mission next term.

The Swans reached the play-off semi-finals in 2020, before reaching the final this time around where they met Brentford but fell to a heartbreaking 2-0 defeat during the Wembley showpiece.

As a result Steve Cooper's side will be determined to put things right next term.

While the temptation will surely be to go and splash the cash this summer, the reality is that the Welsh side will need to watch their pennies like every other club in the Championship.

With that in mind Cooper may be looking to scour the free agent market to pick up a bargain or two.

Here are nine out of contract stars who should be on their radar.

A player who has fallen away slightly over the last 12 months or so.

Britt Assombalonga is regarded as one of the top Championship strikers of the last few years after thriving with both Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough.

The 28-year-old has been at the Riverside for four years and has generally impressed despite falling short of expectations last term.

Assombalonga is out of contract this summer and could be a very shrewd addition to Swansea City's attacking line as a proven source of goal - providing that he gets the right level of service.

Given that he's available for nothing, it could be a punt worth taking.

Another gamble that could pay off big time.

Jack Wilshere is one of the most talented players to emerge in England over the last 10 years but unfortunately injuries have stopped him from performing on a regular basis.

The midfielder has been with Bournemouth of late and made 17 appearances for the club last term, however after being released he'll be looking for another platform to try and get back to his best.

In reality Wilshere isn't going to play every game, but if a club like Swansea City can get 20-25 matches out of him over the season then there's every chance that the ex-Arsenal man could be a potential match-winner for the club.

On a free transfer, the potential reward outweighs the risk of the right terms are agreed.

One area where Swansea City could perhaps benefit from another option is out wide.

Sammy Ameobi is a player who has real quality at Championship level and has the ability to be a real game-changer on his day.

The 29-year-old is set to leave Nottingham Forest at the end of his contract and that could pave the way to a move to another club in the second tier of English football.

Swansea will likely set their sights slightly higher but for the right amount, a move for Ameobi could prove to be a really shrewd addition in a troubled position.

In a strong Swansea unit I'd back Ameobi to really impress.

Another winger who could provide competition for places at the Liberty Stadium.

Kadeem Harris has been a regular player for Sheffield Wednesday this season and has made 41 appearances for the club this term.

Unfortunately, he couldn't help the Owls to preserve their Championship status after a number of off-field issues took their toll on the side.

The 27-year-old would provide decent cover for Swansea, but given his track record of playing for rivals Cardiff City it may be a move that is seen as a non-starter.

But if the club can get past that fact, there's no doubt that he could be a shrewd addition.

The Derby County forward would certain be a presence in Swansea City's attack.

Martyn Waghorn is a solid player at Championship level with his power, leadership and eye for goal being his main attributes.

The 31-year-old played a key role in helping Derby County to secure their survival in the Championship relegation battle, but with his deal set to expire it seems that he's set to be on the move.

Waghorn might not be the man to score 20+ goals in a season for Swansea, but he could certainly add a crucial competitive element to the squad as they look to go just one step further next time around.

Based on the fact that he'll be a free agent, it could be a very shrewd addition.

A player who is on the radar of plenty of Championship clubs.

Charlie Wyke has been one of the real success stories in League One so far this term after finding the net 31 times for Sunderland over the course of the campaign.

However with the Black Cats missing out on promotion, it means that the striker is almost certain to move on.

Middlesbrough, Cardiff City and Millwall have all been linked with a move, but given that Swansea are likely to be searching for some striking cover this summer he's certainly a player who is worth a look.

If you can get the ball into the box then he's likely to score, so there's no doubt that he'd be an asset.

If you're looking to balls into the box then Adam Reach could be the man.

The winger moved to Sheffield Wednesday in 2016 and has been a first team regular for the club with his versatility being a major asset.

However with his deal expiring it means that the 28-year-old is ready for a new challenge in the Championship.

Reach has one of the best left feet in the second tier with long-range thunderbolts something of a specialty, and given Swansea's need to add more goals to the team, he could be a wise addition.

He'll have a number of suitors this summer but given how well Swansea have done of late then it could give them the edge of they were to decide to make a move.

It's a real surprise that the Reading man is even on the list.

Tom McIntyre has proven himself as a key player for the Royals after making 44 appearances since breaking into the first team fold.

The centre-back is a towering presence and looks very much at home in the Championship, but looks set to move on from the Madejski Stadium.

Swansea City may be looking for a defensive addition with the future in mind and so a move for McIntyre could be a very shrewd addition given that he'll only cost a nominal fee.

His sell-on value is likely to be huge and so a deal to sign him could pay off big-time in the future.

One of the biggest coups available on a free transfer this summer.

Alex Mowatt has been a massive player this season after being the key man in Barnsley's journey into the play-offs - a spot which very few would have predicted at the start of the season.

The 26-year-old is a playmaker and goal creator and would certainly be a big asset for Swansea City.

The Swans could be looking for another central midfielder with Conor Hourihane's loan coming to an end, and so if they could pull this deal off it could be hugely beneficial.

That said, there's likely to be lots of competition and so it could be a tricky one to pull off.