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'Swansea keeping tabls on Dundee's Graham'

'Swansea keeping tabls on Dundee's Graham'

BBC News31-01-2025
Swansea City are keeping close tabs on Dundee defender Luke Graham after receiving impressive feedback from the 20-year-old's first half of the season on loan to Falkirk. (Daily Record), externalTony Docherty is "relaxed" about the way Dundee's squad has shaped up, but the manager is not ruling out any more business and is unaware of any outgoings despite reported interest in midfielder Lyall Cameron and Jordan McGhee. (The Courier), externalRead Friday's Scottish Gossip in full.
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