Swansea City defender Neil Taylor admits the Welsh club would love it if Joe Allen was to return.

The 26-year-old Liverpool midfielder continues to be linked with a Swans comeback but Wales teammate Taylor is realistic regarding the chances of such a transfer occurring.

"He's only got a year left on his contract and he's going to have everybody after him if he keeps playing like this," he said.

"We'd love to have Joey back at Swansea, of course. But I think the fact of the matter is a lot of clubs will want him. I'm sure Liverpool will probably try to hang onto him as well.

"Joe is a very good player and I'm glad he's showcasing it now because he deserves it, it's on the highest stage, and he's worked very hard."