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Swansea still keen on Russell Martin despite rejecting offer to become new boss

have not given up on Russell Martin despite the MK boss rejecting the chance to become their new manager.

The former Scotland international has initially turned down the offer to succeed Steve Cooper at the Liberty Stadium, the PA agency understands.

The Championship club have refused to end their pursuit and conversations are ongoing but it remains unlikely Martin will move to south Wales for next season which is set to be a cracker with the return of fans and if you’re thinking of having a bet then check out this betfair freebet.

He was frontrunner for the role but former and assistant Jody Morris could now get the job.

Martin has impressed at the Dons since taking charge at the end of 2019, and last season only and Barcelona had a higher possession percentage in Europe.

They finished 13th in Sky Bet last term, with Martin having guided them out of relegation danger in 2019-20 after taking over from .

Swansea are looking for a new manager after Cooper left by mutual consent earlier this month.

The former England Under-17 manager guided the Swans to the Sky Bet Championship play-off final but they lost 2-0 to in June.

assistant boss John Eustace had looked poised to take control but opted to stay at Rangers after holding talks with Swansea.

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