Football transfers: Swansea City close in on Burnley defender Hannes Delcroix

Born in Haiti but raised in Belgium, he came through the ranks at Anderlecht and represented his country at various age categories before making his only senior appearance for the Red Devils under Roberto Martinez in 2020.

He will compete with Ben Cabango and Harry Darling at Swansea, and could join Williams’ team directly at Norwich City this Saturday, with Darling facing a potential three-match ban following his sending off against Sheffield United in midweek.

Swansea have appealed Darling’s dismissal for challenging Rhian Brewster and are waiting to hear if the red card will be rescinded.

Regardless of Darling’s availability, Delcroix’s arrival will strengthen a Swansea team that has lacked depth in various positions throughout the season.

Nelson Abbey provided central defensive support in the first half of the campaign, but his loan spell at Olympiakos was cut short in early January after the former Reading player managed just one appearance at Swansea.

The Swans are yet to add to their squad this month, having failed to complete a deal with Wycombe Wanderers for Welsh centre-back Joe Low.