Swansea City have confirmed an approach for Middlesbrough defender Matthew Bates.
Swans boss Brendan Rodgers admits he is looking to strengthen down back and says he enquired about the 24-year old who has recently returned to action following a long run of injuries.
"It's certainly an area where we want to strengthen," he told Sky Sports News.
"It's different in the Premier League. Once you name your squad, that's you then through to January, so we have to make sure we've got enough quality players and enough reinforcements in the squad.
"I spoke to Tony Mowbray about Matthew, on his availability and where he was at.
"Matthew had a horrendous period with injuries but last year he did exceptionally well and was captain of a fantastic club.
"There's a number of players that we're looking at but I won't be in a rush, just like I haven't been for a goalkeeper.
"I want the right type that suits the way we play and also has the motivation and ambition to want to come to a fantastic club like Swansea."
