Swansea City step up pursuit of Swedish coach Kim Hellberg

Hellberg, 37, has emerged as Swansea’s leading candidate, with discussions understood to be focused on personal terms. The Swede has long been on the club’s radar, having previously been linked with the role earlier this year.

From Sweden to South Wales

Hellberg is regarded as one of the most promising young coaches in Scandinavia. He guided Hammarby to second place in the Swedish top flight and has built a reputation for developing players and implementing a progressive style of football. His success has attracted interest beyond Sweden, with Swansea now making a determined push to bring him to the Swansea.com Stadium.

Contract situation

Reports suggest Swansea would need to pay a compensation fee of around £275,000 to release Hellberg from his current deal. He has one year left on his contract at Hammarby, but hopes within the Stockholm club that he would sign fresh terms now appear slim. The existence of a release clause is seen as a factor that could ease negotiations.

Swansea’s search for stability

The Swans are seeking stability after a turbulent start to the season. Manager, Alan Sheehan was dismissed earlier this week following a poor run of results that left the club 18th in the Championship table. Hellberg is now understood to be the board’s top choice to lead the team forward.

Previous speculation

As Swansea Bay News reported earlier this week, Hellberg was installed as the bookmakers’ favourite to take over, ahead of speculation about a sensational return for former boss Brendan Rodgers. The Swede was also linked with Swansea in the spring, but the club opted to stick with Sheehan at that time.

Appetite on both sides

While sources caution that an agreement is not yet finalised, there is believed to be appetite on both sides to make the deal happen. Hellberg has kept a close eye on developments in south Wales and is thought to have impressed Swansea’s hierarchy when previously considered for the role.

What happens next

It remains to be seen whether Swansea can finalise terms with Hellberg, but the latest reports suggest the club are making a serious push to secure the highly‑rated coach. A decision in the coming days could shape the Swans’ season and set the direction for the club’s future.

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Could Brendan Rodgers be about to make a sensational Swansea City return?

Rodgers odds cut

According to BetVictor, odds on Rodgers returning to Swansea have been cut dramatically from 6/1 into 2/1 overnight. The Northern Irishman managed the Swans between 2010 and 2012, guiding them to Premier League promotion before moving on to Liverpool. His name back in the frame has sparked excitement among supporters who remember his attacking style and landmark achievements at the Liberty Stadium.

Sheehan’s departure

The speculation comes in the wake of Swansea City parting company with Alan Sheehan following a 4–1 home defeat to Ipswich Town that left the club 18th in the Championship. Sheehan had only been appointed permanently in April after two caretaker spells, but a poor run of form and mounting pressure saw the board act during the international break.

Other contenders

While Rodgers has surged in the betting, Swedish coach Kim Hellberg remains the current favourite at 7/4. Other names in the market include Michael Carrick, Gary O’Neil and Steven Gerrard (all at 12/1), with a host of familiar managers such as Russell Martin, Tony Mowbray and Steven Schumacher priced at 16/1.

What next for Swansea?

The club’s owners Brett Cravatt and Jason Cohen said Sheehan had shown “a tireless work ethic” and thanked him for his contribution, but attention now turns to who can stabilise the side and lift them away from the lower reaches of the Championship.

With Rodgers’ odds shortening and Hellberg still favourite, the coming weeks could prove decisive in shaping Swansea’s season — and perhaps even rekindling memories of one of the club’s most successful managerial eras.

What do you think?

Should Swansea turn back to Brendan Rodgers, or look to a fresh face like Kim Hellberg? Share your thoughts in the comments below — we’d love to hear your view on who should lead the Swans next.

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