The Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric is poised to acquire a minority stake in Swansea. The 39-year-old Croatia captain, who is out of contract at the end of the season, is close to making his first foray into football ownership. His motivations for joining the Swansea structure are unclear. Swansea are fronted by the American owners Andy Coleman, Brett Cravatt and Jason Cohen.
Swansea are 12th in the Championship after a renaissance under their caretaker head coach, Alan Sheehan, who succeeded Luke Williams in February. Swansea host Hull on Friday and have taken 17 points from nine matches under Sheehan. He is expected to be a leading candidate to take the job on a permanent basis.
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Modric’s arrival would be the latest in a series of changes behind the scenes. Tom Gorringe, formerly of Bristol Rovers, recently replaced Coleman as chief executive while the director of football, Richard Montague, arrived from Notts County to replace Paul Watson.
