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Despite an opening day victory in the Championship, Swansea City manager Steve Cooper is still looking to add to his squad before the summer transfer window closes, with Burnley striker Nahki Wells a target, according to Sky Sports News Transfer Centre (August 5, 10.19am).

Wells, 29, has been at Turf Moor since the summer of 2017, but has failed to stake a claim for a regular first team spot, spending last season out on loan at Queens Park Rangers.

So would Wells be a good signing for the Swans? Would he fit in?

We discuss........

Josh Cole

"If Steve Cooper can get a deal over the line for Wells between now and Thursday, it could prove to be a shrewd bit of business by the Swansea boss.

"With over 180 Championship appearances under his belt during his career, the 29-year-old knows exactly what it takes to succeed at this level and so shouldn’t be daunted about the prospect in leading the line for Swansea.

"Although Wells recorded 13 less goal contributions than the now-departed Oliver McBurnie last season, he was playing in a Queens Park Rangers side who played a far less attacking brand of football under then-boss Steve McClaren.

"Therefore, if the former Bradford City man can exceed this particular total during the current campaign and form a fruitful partnership with fellow forward Borja Baston, he may end up being the catalyst that Swansea need to push on for a top-six finish in 2020."

Ned Holmes

“I think this would be a really smart bit of business for Swansea.

“The whole left by Oli McBurnie is a huge one and will not be easy to fill, however, Wells is a proven goalscorer and a useful asset for the side.

“The 29-year-old has shown in the path he has the ability to push close to the 20-goal mark and the Swans will be hoping he can hit that height for them.

“He didn’t quite find his form at QPR last season but he fare better in Swansea’s fluid and open passing style of football.”

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Gary Hutchinson

“I’m not convinced he’s a great signing, as for a good one? Perhaps, if consolidation is your aim.

“He was OK at QPR last season. I thought Hemed did better than Wells, both added experience to the forward line but Wells didn’t score goals.

“He’s functional, a player who won’t let you down but won’t stand out either. Maybe that’s what Swansea are aiming for.

“I can’t help but feel this is a sign that Swansea City are not a top six challenger and, if that’s the case, they’re seemingly in a downward spiral at the moment. That’s a real shame.”