Leroy Fer is staying at Swansea City after a deadline day move to Aston Villa fell through at the last minute.
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The midfielder seemed certain to leave Swansea on Thursday with a move to Lille on the cards before Aston Villa became interested.
Fer was on his way to Villa Park, but at the last
A statement on Swansea City’s website read, “Skipper Fer was linked with a deadline day move to Lille and Aston Villa, but has decided to remain with the Swans to give manager Graham Potter a double boost for the run-in.”
The 29-year-old has a contract at Swansea City until the summer.