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Premier League: Michael Laudrup insists he wants to stay at Swansea
Michael Laudrup insists he wants to stay at Swansea - as long as they keep their word and strengthen this summer.
The Danish tactician guided the Welsh side to their first major trophy when beating Bradford City in the Capital One Cup, as well as a top half Premier League finish.
Laudrup brought in bargains like Michu last summer to achieve this success and he is well ahead with his transfer plans to keep the Swans moving forward, despite being linked with managerial vacancies such as at Everton.
He told Sky Sports News: "I wanted to stay because the club said they were going to strengthen their team. Of course we need to do that, but I'm sure they will keep their word about that.
"And then I want to stay for the fans and also for some of the players - they came for me so I can't just leave them after one season."
Regarding his summer transfer plans, Laudrup added: "We started planning a couple of months ago, so there's a lot of work to do.
"We don't have so much money compared to the rest of the teams so we have to do it like that (find bargains like Michu).
"But we'll have to strengthen our team just to try to keep where we are right now, consolidate as a mid-team, because there are a lot of teams, bigger clubs, below us who will spend big money.
"We've already seen West Ham with Andy Carroll, I think Newcastle and others will do the same so we'll have to be very good in the transfer market to compete."
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Michael Laudrup insists he wants to stay at Swansea - as long as they keep their word and strengthen this summer.
Swansea forward Michu believes he will be even better next season if Michael Laudrup signs a top-class striker to play ahead of him.
Liverpool are reported to have bid £3million for Porto winger Christian Atsu, while Fulham are set to make a £4million move for Darren Bent.
Itay Shechter has thanked Swansea City for a memorable season after his loan spell at the Liberty Stadium ended.
Everton are understood to have identified eight potential candidates to replace David Moyes as manager at Goodison Park.
Romelu Lukaku is a target for West Ham, with joint-owner David Sullivan hoping to pair the striker with Andy Carroll.
Swansea midfielder Leon Britton has revealed he will travel to Germany next month for a double hernia operation.
Romelu Lukaku says his future is out of his hands and he will wait to see what happens when he returns to Chelsea for pre-season training.
Champions Manchester United earned a record £60.8million in Premier League TV money after winning the title this season.
Michael Laudrup admits the biggest challenge of his summer will be to find another Michu and ensure Swansea are more clinical in front of goal.
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