Swansea City are targeting at least three new players before the start of the season says chairman Huw Jenkins. Top of the shopping list is likely to be a couple of strikers with the Swans having offloaded several in the summer.

Geraint Thomas has hailed Chris Froome’s Tour de France victory adding it was amazing to be part of his team-mate’s triumph again. The Welsh flier crossed the line next to Froome as all nine Team Sky riders finished alongside each other.

Wales raced to a high five of event wins at the Home International Regatta at a sun-dressed Cardiff Bay. Alice Baatz and Steph Clutterbuck took two titles each for the hosts, as big crowds alongside the barrage lock to Mermaid Quay course cheered on home crews in the annual Home Countries ‘Battle of the Blades’ event.



Francesco Guidolin has stressed he wants Andre Ayew to stay at Swansea City, but is unsure of the player’s future. The Ghana striker has been linked with a move to Chelsea and West Ham in recent weeks while there was interest from Sunderland during the last transfer window.

Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins says the focus is now on improving the squad following the takeover. Jenkins will remain in his position under new American owners Jason Levien and Stephen Kaplan who have acquired about 68per cent of the club.

Swansea City’s new owners have revealed they have bought “around 68 per cent” of the club and could yet splash out on Joe Allen. Jason Levien – one of the two Americans who have completed their £75m purchase of a controlling stake in the club – confirmed their slice at a press conference on Friday morning.

Welsh sprint sensation Hannah Brier has set her sights on the future after finishing sixth in the World Junior 100m Championships in Poland. The Swansea Harrier clocked 11.60 secs in the final in Bydgoszcz – having equalled her lifetime best of 11.39secs in the semi-final.

Swansea City’s new owners have issued an open letter to all supporters after their £100million take-over was finally confirmed. The deal was formally agreed Thursday night after a planned press conference earlier was scrapped.

Nathan Dyer has vowed to fight for his future at Swansea City after picking up a Premier League winner’s medal with Leicester. The winger made 12 appearances as a sub for the Foxes last season as Claudio Ranieri’s side celebrated their stunning triumph.

Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards is being allowed to work with Toulon this season. But Edwards will not be allowed to spend time with the French giants before their Champions Cup pool games against the Scarlets.

Swansea Harrier Hannah Brier has made Thursday’ semi-finals of the 100m at the IAAF World Junior Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland. The teenager from Neath comfortably qualified by finishing second in her heat in 11.63s and joins British team-mate Imani Lansiquot in the next round.

Newport Gwent Dragons have signed former Wales U20 prop Tom Davies from Cardiff Blues. The move comes after Dragons head coach Kingsley Jones suffered a blow to his pre-season plans when loose-head Phil Price underwent surgery on a shoulder injury.

Robert Croft is convinced Glamorgan can build momentum from their overdue first County Championship win of the season. The county’s head coach paid tribute to his team after they secured a four-wicket Division Two victory over Derbyshire at Colwyn Bay on Wednesday.

Dutchman Leroy Fer reckons he has joined the Euro 2016 winners by signing permanently for Swansea City. Fer – who has agreed a three-year deal after a loan switch last season from QPR – insists the Swans were the Premier League’s top achievers at the tournament in France.

The New Saints bowed out of the Champions League as Cypriot side APOEL FC turned in a powerful second-leg display to book their place in the third qualifying round with a 3-0 aggregate victory. It means the end of another European adventure for a Welsh club with eyes on the huge wealth of the group stages, but New Saints manager Craig Harrison said: “I am immensely proud.

Mark Wallace believes Glamorgan are in sight of their first Specsavers County Championship win of the season. The wicketkeeper took another catch on day three of his side’s contest against Derbyshire at Colwyn Bay to give him eight for the match so far.

Former Swansea City defender Jazz Richards has completed his move to Cardiff City from Fulham. The Wales international has agreed a three-year deal with Scott Malone going the other way with both players valued around £400,000.

Wales will avoid the big guns of Australia, New Zealand and England if they qualify for the pool stages of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. The draw has opened the door for Wales to be grouped with Papua New Guinea and another European qualifier if they finish among the top two in qualification.

Mark Birighitti has vowed to put pressure on Lukasz Fabianski next season after completing his move to Swansea City. The Australian goalkeeper has signed a two-year deal at the Liberty Stadium and wants to challenge Poland international Fabianski for the No.1 shirt.

Craig Meschede believes Glamorgan are playing their best four-day cricket of the season after the all-rounder put his team within sight of victory over Derbyshire. Meschede took the wickets of the top three Derbyshire batsmen at Colwyn Bay before the visitors were forced to follow-on on day two of the Specsavers Division Two County Championship match.