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Swansea have Borja Baston bid accepted by Atletico Madrid

Swansea City have agreed a club record fee for Atletico Madrid striker Borja Baston.

The 23-year-old is believed to be due in south Wales for his medical this week as the Premier League club act fast to replace Andre Ayew, who moved to West Ham on Monday.

Borja came through the ranks at the Vicente Calderon but has blossomed out on loan in recent seasons - notably last term, when he scored 18 La Liga goals for Eibar.

A former Spain Under-19 international, Borja began his time at Atletico as a goalkeeper but was eventually turned into a striker.

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