Trevor Birch, pictured here with John Toshack, represented Shrewsbury Town and Chester during his playing careerSwansea City chairman Trevor Birch says he has not been tasked with finding a buyer for the Championship club. Birch insists there will be no "fire sale" this summer at the Liberty, but admits more players will depart. A former professional footballer himself, Birch replaced Huw Jenkins as Swansea chairman in April. Swansea club president Alan Curtis will help to select a new manager at the Liberty StadiumThe end game is the Premier LeagueWhen asked about the motive of his new employers, Birch says his remit is not preparing the club to be sold. However, Birch stressed that Swansea will look to get the best value they can for the players they are looking to sell.

Source: BBC May 23, 2019 16:52 UTC