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Transfer news: Kyle Naughton could complete Swansea move on Thursday

Kyle Naughton of Tottenham Hotspur in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton
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Kyle Naughton is set to sign for Swansea having completed a medical and agreed personal terms, according to Sky sources.

The Welsh club agreed a £5m fee with Tottenham on Tuesday to bring the 26-year-old full-back to the Liberty Stadium and they are expected to announce his arrival on Thursday on a three-and-a-half year deal.

Naughton has struggled to establish himself in Spurs' first-team since arriving from Sheffield United in 2009 and has been the subject of interest from a number of Premier League clubs in the current window.

Both Leicester, whom he previously spent time at on loan, and Crystal Palace believed they were in a strong position to sign the full-back but he is now on the verge of a move to south Wales.

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Manager Garry Monk's desire to strengthen his squad in the current window was heightened at the weekend following a 5-0 thrashing at home to Chelsea.

Sky sources understand the Swans recently turned down a bid from Palace for full-back Neil Taylor and the club are keen for striker Bafetimbi Gomis to remain at the club following the sale of Wilfried Bony to Manchester City.

Tottenham, meanwhile, must raise funds by selling current fringe players if they hope to bring in any new additions of their own in this window, with Naughton having made just 10 appearances in all competitions this season.

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