Swansea interested in Fabio Borini, says Alan Curtis

Alan Curtis has revealed Sunderland forward Fabio Borini is "one of a number of players" Swansea are looking at but has ruled out Andre Ayew moving in the opposite direction.

Sunderland made an approach for Ayew last week, according to Sky sources, but Swansea have no intention of letting their prized asset leave.

Curtis said the Swans are interested in Borini but ruled out any chance of a swap deal.

"Fabio would be one of a number of players whose name has been mentioned," said Curtis. "But the talk of Andre going there as some sort of part of the deal is wide of the mark.

"I spoke to the chairman [Huw Jenkins] just to clarify the situation and he assures me that there is no way that Andre will be allowed to leave during this window.

"On that basis, whether Fabio was part of a deal involving Andre I don't know, but certainly Andre is out of the deal."

Swansea are the second lowest scorers in the Premier League, with 20 goals from their 22 matches, and Curtis admitted they "certainly need" to sign a striker in the transfer window.

But asked about a potential bid for Blackburn forward Jordan Rhodes, Curtis said: "I don't think Jordan's name has been mentioned."

The club are also in the market for midfield reinforcements following Jonjo Shelvey's move to Newcastle and Curtis admitted Swansea have spoken to Liverpool about the possibility of Joe Allen re-joining the club.

"There was no concrete offer. I think we've sounded out the availability of so many players," added Curtis.

"Joe would be one of a number of names the club will have considered."