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Swansea boss Martin warns Leeds, Leicester over star duo asking price

Swansea City boss Russell Martin insists Flynn Downes and Joel Piroe won't be available on the cheap.

The pair have been linked with Leeds and Leicester.

Martin said: "I think the owners trust me and Mark (Allen, sporting director) and the judgement of Julian (Winter, chief executive) on what a player is worth, for sure. I don't think anyone will be leaving on the cheap.

"It's not going to be a case of 'if there's some money coming in, it's a good profit'."

When asked specifically about Piroe, he said: "(The owners) understand how important he is to us. They understand a few of the guys, how important they are.

"No-one is going to be forced or rushed into anything. We've had no offers for him and no conversations about him.

"All I know is that we'll make sure, if anyone ever leaves the building, that it's worthwhile for us and it means we can go and find the next one."

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