Swansea City striker Michu is considering a shock retirement.

The Mirror says talks between the Swans' hierarchy and representatives of the 29-year-old have continued after the transfer deadline passed, with Michu still tied to the Liberty Stadium club.

Spaniard Michu, who saw little action last season during a year's loan to Napoli of Serie A, is due back in Wales in the coming weeks having so far opted not to attend discussions about the next step of his career.

Swansea had been unwilling to meet the forward's request to pay up the £1.5million remaining on the final year of his contract, while clubs weighing up a move for him have been put off by the prospect of picking up his £40,000-a-week salary.

It is thought a mutual termination is now the most likely outcome, with Michu pocketing a few smaller pay-off than he had initially sought — and it could prove to be his last act as a footballer.