Blackpool’s talented striker Jerry Yates “has his heart set on a move” to Swansea according to reports this evening.<\/p>\n
The Swans in the same report are said to have had an offer accepted for the 26 year old who netted 14 goals last season as the Seasiders plunged down into League One.<\/p>\n
It’s unknown how much the offer is but it would surely need to be around the \u00a33m mark to secure a proven scorer at this level – wages also wouldn’t be an issue bearing in mind where he would be coming from.<\/p>\n
The Swans are in desperate need of some firepower having lost Michael Obafemi in January amidst the rumours of a variety of clubs readying offers for Dutchman Joel Piroe in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n
Yates joined Blackpool from Rotherham United in 2020 for \u00a3200k and has averaged around a 1 in 3 strike rate throughout a career which started at the Millers in 2015. His first taste of professional football came in a loan spell at Harrogate Town.<\/p>\n
Wearing the number 9 shirt at Bloomfield Road, he is renowned for his energy and workmate and is a fans favourite. He would undoubtedly be a strong addition to the squad.<\/p>\n
Yates has been linked with Coventry City this summer as his exit looks from the North West looks increasingly likely although they also seemingly have eyes on another Swans target in Dylan Vente.<\/p>\n