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Swansea will not change managerial plans despite takeover talks, says Huw Jenkins

Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins
Image: Huw Jenkins says Swansea will not change their managerial plans despite discussing a potential sale of the club

Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins insists any potential takeover at the Liberty Stadium will not change the club's managerial plans.

Francesco Guidolin has guided the Swans away from relegation danger since being appointed as Garry Monk's permanent successor in January, with Saturday's 1-0 home victory over Chelsea taking them to the 40-point mark. 

American businessmen Steve Kaplan and Jason Levien are currently in discussions over purchasing a controlling stake in the Welsh club, and a deal could be completed before the end of the season

Francesco Guidolin was pleased with his side's performance against Stoke
Image: Francesco Guidolin is contracted to Swansea until the end of the current season

Swansea have said Guidolin's position would be reviewed at the end of the season and the Italian has previously made it clear he would like to extend his stay at the club. 

"Over the next couple of weeks we are going to sit down and discuss Francesco's thoughts," Jenkins told the South Wales Evening Post.

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"We will discuss his views on the team and the club and on the situation going forward.

"All the options are there - that has not changed from day one. The possibilities are all there."

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When asked if the potential change of ownership would change the position regarding the Italian, Jenkins - who will stay on at Swansea in an executive capacity if the American buy-out does goes through - added: "I don't think so.

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Image: Gylfi Sigurdsson's strike proved enough for Swansea to claim victory over Chelsea

"Results have improved from December onwards, and we can't say anything other than we are all delighted with how things have worked out."

Levien met members of the Swansea City Supporters' Trust - who own 21 per cent of the club and have a representative on the board - on Saturday in what the Trust described as "very much a preliminary meeting".

"As we made clear in our statement on Saturday 9 April, the Trust has not had much opportunity to consider the opportunity and the merits of this potential transaction," the Trust spokesman said.

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Image: Jason Levien met with members of the Swansea Supporters' Trust on Saturday

"Unlike some other shareholders, we were not aware of the interests of this consortium until two weeks ago.

"As you would expect, the Trust board and its professional advisers are doing that now.

"We understand that our members and supporters may be anxious during this period of uncertainty and we will endeavour to communicate with members and supporters as much as possible."

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