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It’s relief for Swansea City as Manuel Benson gets nod

It’s relief

By Chris Dunlavy

Swansea belatedly sealed the loan signing of Burnley winger Manuel Benson after a paperwork delay almost scuppered the deal.
The Swans fought off competition from Birmingham and Celtic to bag the 28-year-old Angola international, who made a deadline-day dash to south Wales in a bid to get the transfer over the line.
But administrative issues meant Swansea missed Monday’s 7pm cut-off for registering new signings.
The Championship side were left facing an anxious wait to see if the FA would ratify the deal, but Benson - who scored 11 goals in 33 games when Burnley won promot...

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