Post by QPR Report on Jul 2, 2009 7:00:33 GMT
BBC Swansea holding talks with Lopez
By David Dulin
Lopez was brought to QPR by former coach Paulo Sousa
Swansea City are holding talks with Uefa Cup winner Jordi Lopez after his contract at Queens Park Rangers ended.
Lopez, 28, was signed on a three-month deal by new Swans boss Paulo Sousa when he was in charge of QPR last season.
But Sousa faces competition from two unnamed Championship clubs to sign Spanish midfielder Lopez who won the Uefa Cup with Sevilla in 2006.
"Contact has been made, we've been talking with Paulo," said Lopez's agent Alex Bonnot.
"Paulo would be happy to have Jordi with him. There's a good professional relationship between them.
"But Jordi has two other options. It's going to be down to the talks and the decision of Jordi.
"Everything so far has been very transparent and clear."
If he signs, Lopez would become Sousa's first Swansea signing and would join in time to go on next week's training camp in Portugal.
606: DEBATE
I don't think the wages will be an issue as he probably won't stay that long either, regarding Swansea as a stepping stone just as Gomez did
JackTheGiantSlayer
Lopez won the Uefa Cup with Sevilla in 2006 when the Spanish side beat Middlesbrough 4-0 in the final.
Before the switch to Sevilla two years earlier, Lopez made three appearances for Real Madrid.
He arrived in English football after being released by Real Mallorca last December, joining QPR in February.
Lopez opened talks after his three-month contract at Loftus Road expired, but was unhappy with the wages being offered and negotiations have ended.
Sousa, 38, was unveiled as successor to Roberto Martinez who left to take charge of Wigan last month.
Meanwhile, striker Chris Jones has left Swansea for League Two side Grimsby after rejecting a contract extension.
The 19-year-old has not played for the Swans' first team since March 2007.
By David Dulin
Lopez was brought to QPR by former coach Paulo Sousa
Swansea City are holding talks with Uefa Cup winner Jordi Lopez after his contract at Queens Park Rangers ended.
Lopez, 28, was signed on a three-month deal by new Swans boss Paulo Sousa when he was in charge of QPR last season.
But Sousa faces competition from two unnamed Championship clubs to sign Spanish midfielder Lopez who won the Uefa Cup with Sevilla in 2006.
"Contact has been made, we've been talking with Paulo," said Lopez's agent Alex Bonnot.
"Paulo would be happy to have Jordi with him. There's a good professional relationship between them.
"But Jordi has two other options. It's going to be down to the talks and the decision of Jordi.
"Everything so far has been very transparent and clear."
If he signs, Lopez would become Sousa's first Swansea signing and would join in time to go on next week's training camp in Portugal.
606: DEBATE
I don't think the wages will be an issue as he probably won't stay that long either, regarding Swansea as a stepping stone just as Gomez did
JackTheGiantSlayer
Lopez won the Uefa Cup with Sevilla in 2006 when the Spanish side beat Middlesbrough 4-0 in the final.
Before the switch to Sevilla two years earlier, Lopez made three appearances for Real Madrid.
He arrived in English football after being released by Real Mallorca last December, joining QPR in February.
Lopez opened talks after his three-month contract at Loftus Road expired, but was unhappy with the wages being offered and negotiations have ended.
Sousa, 38, was unveiled as successor to Roberto Martinez who left to take charge of Wigan last month.
Meanwhile, striker Chris Jones has left Swansea for League Two side Grimsby after rejecting a contract extension.
The 19-year-old has not played for the Swans' first team since March 2007.
