Swansea are a club that has developed a lot of respect for doing things in the perceived correct manner.

It has taken a bit of a turn for the worst at the Welsh club of late, but the talent is still around in the squad to make them a real force in the Premier League.

The Swans have a lot of quality in their midfield, but you will need to add at both ends of the pitch.

What you start with...

With a little bit of wage budget to play with, the squad can have a few additions before needing to sell anyone and Huw Jenkins kindly gives you nearly £4 million before the season begins.

What's expected...

Premier League - Mid-table will generally be enough to keep the board on your side and we wouldn't advise you to push the expectations up too much until you strengthen the squad significantly.

FA Cup - Make it to the quarter finals and the Swansea board will be perfectly happy with your FA Cup efforts.

Capital One Cup - The Capital One Cup is well done the pecking order for most sides and its not different for the Swans. So long as you aren't getting knocked out by Bradford, they won't be too bothered.

Three to buy...

Gino Peruzzi - If you opt for a possession system, having a full-back who can provide attacking support down the right hand side will be crucial. Peruzzi has been an FM star for several editions of the game now and he is quite a bargain considering just how good he can become.

Emanuel Mammana - Ashley Williams still needs a reliable long-term centre-back partner and Mammana, aside from Balanta, is possibly the best bargain centre-half. The youngster has immense potential and, despite his young age, would be ready to step in along side the club captain.

Angelo Henriquez - Henriquez's finishing rating of 16 has FM players worldwide excited at the prospect of signing him and the Mexican centre forward would give a suitable alternative to Gomis. If you really wanted to role back the years, a 4-4-2 could be used with Henriquez running off of Gomis.

Three to sell...

Marvin Emnes - Routledge, Barrow and Montero are all ahead of Emnes in the pecking order and a move back to the Championship seems inevitable for the winger.

Kyle Bartley - Bartley does not make the grade as a centre-back and is not going to improve significantly in the future. If can add Mammana or someone of similar quality than Bartley must be on his way out the door.

Gerhard Tremmel - Senior third choice goalkeepers always seem like a bit of an unnecessary burden on the club's wage structure and Tremmel should be a player you look to move on. The stopper is the third best in his position and you would benefit from freeing up that extra wage budget.

Youngsters...

Joe Rodon - It can be a bit of pot luck with how good Rodon becomes, but the central defender is worth loaning out in the first season to see how he develops.

Matt Grimes - Grimes has only joined the club relatively recently and it might be best for you to loan this central midfielder out in the first season or two. Grimes has the potential to be a shining light in the team within a few seasons and can operate excellently in both boxes.

Modou Barrow - Barrow has electric pace and can become one of your best attacking threats if you can hone his end product. At 23, the flying winger is ready to be a rotation member of the squad from the start of your save.

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