Swansea give up on Rory Donnelly

Swansea manager Brendan Rogers admitted that he has probably missed out on Cliftonville striker Rory Donnelly, who looks set to complete a move to Liverpool.

It appears that the Welsh side were in pole position to land the Northern Irish forward, but were pipped to the post at the last minute by Liverpool and Kenny Dalglish, who has personally watched Donnelly in action.


Rogers said:  "I find it sad and disappointing that we had an agreement and now we don't. Morally, you would think that would stand but we will find out over the next few days.


"We have done everything we can up until this moment. We had the player watched over a number of months, I went to see him myself, and I felt he was worth taking into our group.


"We arranged for him to come over for a couple of days, he's a good kid and his agent and assistant coach enjoyed their time here and that's as much as we can do.


"We agreed the fee on the basis he came here and enjoyed it and we could put a deal together. What happens after that is out of our control.


"They decided the fee was no longer agreed and that's something out of my hands.


"At this moment the chairman has spoken with their chairman and I will find out how that evolves.


"It's up to the club, I came back with a valuation and Cliftonville have played the game quite well, but we shall see.


"He's a good kid and the two clubs who are reportedly interested are fantastic clubs, but it has to be about an opportunity for the player and they will decide who will be best suited."