Swansea City’s summer transfer window officially shut at 7pm on September 1st, but the club’s business did not end there. Within 24 hours of the deadline, two more signings were confirmed, bringing the total to thirteen new arrivals and adding a final layer to Alan Sheehan’s reshaped squad.
The first was 19-year-old Ishe Samuels-Smith, a left-sided defender who joined on loan from Chelsea just weeks after moving there from Strasbourg. His arrival is expected to provide serious competition for Josh Tymon and strengthen a position that has needed attention for years. The second deal saw Burnley winger Manuel Benson arrive on a season-long loan, adding pace, experience and now genuine depth in another key area of the pitch.
🛡️ Ishe Samuels-Smith: A Serious Contender
Swansea confirmed the signing of Ishe Samuels-Smith on Tuesday morning, a day later than expected. The move had been lined up before the deadline and the club’s statement made it clear he is here to compete.
At 19, Samuels-Smith arrives on loan from Chelsea with Premier League pedigree and international experience. He came through Everton’s academy, moved to Stamford Bridge in 2023 and briefly joined Strasbourg before returning to England. The paperwork took a few turns but the outcome is simple. He is a Swansea player for the season.
Tall, left-footed and tactically sharp, Samuels-Smith offers more than cover. He is expected to push Josh Tymon for the starting role and bring balance to a back line that has lacked a natural left-sided option. He is composed on the ball, reads the game well and stays calm under pressure. His style suits what Alan Sheehan wants from his defenders.
The club described him as high-quality cover but the intent is clear. With a busy schedule ahead and Tymon still settling, Samuels-Smith could see minutes sooner than expected. He is versatile, hungry and ready to prove himself.
There is no option to buy and no long-term promise. But for this season, Swansea have added a player with pedigree, flexibility and the right mentality. If he settles quickly, he could be one of the most important signings of the window.
⚡ Manuel Benson: A Timely Addition
Swansea confirmed the loan signing of Manuel Benson on Tuesday evening, 24 hours after the window closed. The deal had been agreed with Burnley on deadline day and cleared just in time. He became the thirteenth and final arrival of the summer.
Benson brings pace, experience and a proven record at this level. He played a key role in Burnley’s title-winning season in 2022, scoring goals, creating chances and causing problems from the right wing. He is sharp on the ball, quick to shift inside and dangerous when given space to shoot.
At 28, he is not a gamble. He has played across Belgium and the Netherlands, represented both Belgium and Angola and knows what the Championship demands. Swansea needed more depth out wide and Benson gives them that. He joins Zeidane Inoussa in a refreshed attacking setup and offers something different. More direct, more senior, more ready.
Alan Sheehan called him a player with energy and quality. Richard Montague said he was a creative spark. The club had tracked him for months and moved quickly when the chance came.
Benson will wear number 21 and is expected to be involved straight away. There is no option to buy but the short-term impact could be big. If he finds rhythm, Swansea have added a winger who can stretch defences and change games.
✅ Window Wrapped, Squad Ready
Swansea’s summer business is complete and the final two signings feel like the finishing touch. Ishe Samuels-Smith and Manuel Benson arrived after the deadline but landed with purpose. One brings competition and balance at left-back. The other adds pace and experience out wide. Together, they round off a window that already felt strong. Now it feels complete.
Thirteen signings in total and each one brought in with intent. Adam Idah leads the line. Bobby Wales adds youthful energy. Zeidane Inoussa brings edge. Galbraith and Stamenic reshape the midfield. Santos and Burgess anchor the defence. Benson and Samuels-Smith close the loop. It is a squad with depth, variety and a clear plan.
Supporters wanted clarity. They wanted competition. They wanted to feel like the club was building something real. This window has delivered that. It is not perfect but it is the most coherent and confident summer Swansea have had in years.
Yesterday the window felt like an eight out of ten. With these final two in place it edges up. Not because they are flashy but because they fit. Because they make sense. Because they finish the job. Eight and a half feels right. Not over the top. Just earned.
And if this summer’s smart squad building turns into sharp performances on the pitch, then what started as an excellent window could become an excellent season. Time to look forward and upwards.