Swansea News: Paul Clement threatens transfer spree after Man Utd defeat

PAUL CLEMENT has threatened to go on a late spending spree at Swansea, saying “it is clear to see we need quality in” after losing 4-0 to Manchester United.

15:14, Sat, Aug 19, 2017 | UPDATED: 15:21, Sat, Aug 19, 2017

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Paul Clement has promises more signings at Swansea

Swansea were humbled by Manchester United today after wilting in the second half.

Eric Bailly’s opener gave United a first-half lead and goals from Paul Pogba, Romelu Lukaku and Anthony Martial after the break secured United a second successive win.

Swansea are yet to score this season and with 13 days of the transfer window remaining Clement says he’s ready to overhaul his squad.

"We want to do business in the transfer window and it is clear to see we need quality in,” he said.

Discussing the match, the boss added: "In the end you always get what you deserve but the scoreline is harsh. One to 79 minutes was one goal.

“I made some changes to put offensive players on but we got in a mess defensively and at 2-0 we were vulnerable.

“You have to have belief you are still in the game but we gave the ball away and played to their strengths. They are dangerous on the counter and we were punished.

"I will make sure the players do not let this affect confidence too much against a team competing for the title this year.

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“We have to brush ourselves down and prepare for the League Cup next week.

"There was a good atmosphere around the stadium and we started brightly. Generally, our shape was sound but the way it unfolded was disappointing. Move on quickly from this.”