• Pilkington was back in action for Norwich’s win over Hull City
• Republic of Ireland international suffered hamstring problems

Swansea City have made a bid of £3m for the Norwich City winger Anthony Pilkington. The Republic of Ireland international is out of contract in the summer and Norwich have already brought in a wide player this month in the form of Jonás Gutiérrez, on loan from Newcastle United.

The Swansea chairman, Huw Jenkins, had denied an interest in Pilkington as the 25-year-old was injured, having been sidelined since November owing to a hamstring problem.

He returned to action as a substitute in Norwich’s win over Hull City last weekend and Swansea appear keen to bring him to the Liberty Stadium now he is fit.

Swansea have also been linked with Blackpool’s Tom Ince and Manchester United’s Wilfried Zaha.

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