West Ham join Wrexham in race for Swansea City star as Man Utd move holds key

The Northern Irishman has enjoyed a strong first season in the Championship, having joined last summer from Leyton Orient, and is understood to have several admirers.

Championship rivals Wrexham are among those to have been keeping tabs in recent weeks, while Football League World has now claimed the Hammers have entered the running for his signature.

WalesOnline understands West Ham have been monitoring the Northern Irishman for the best part of a year, but there's no official indication they've decided to firm up their interest at this stage.

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It's claimed the situation could well change should Manchester United prise away Mateus Fernandes, who has emerged as a serious target for the Red Devils this summer following West Ham's relegation.

Galbraith is reportedly seen as a possible successor after an impressive season with the Swans, where he made 44 appearances in all competitions.

The versatile midfielder, who often played right-back for the Swans last term, came on to play 28 minutes for Northern Ireland against France in an international friendly on Monday night, with his long-term future the subject of increased speculation.

The 25-year-old has two years still to run on his current deal, with the club holding the option of another 12 months.

Swansea have already looked to tie him down to improved terms, but their first offer, believed to be well below the level of the club's top earners, was swiftly rejected.

As things stand, there's been no sign of another offer, and talks appear to have come to a standstill.

Along with Galbraith, West Ham have also been tracking Swans striker Zan Vipotnik, who was recently presented with his Golden Boot award by co-owner Luka Modric while on international duty.

The Slovenian has been on their radar ever since January, with Swansea responding by slapping a price tag of £15m on the striker.

Given his continued exploits in front of goal, and the signing of an improved deal, his value is likely to be even higher this summer.

All of this has rumbled on against the backdrop of the search for a new sporting director, with the club looking to replace Adam Worth, who left his role of head of recruitment back in April.

Swans legend Michu is the latest to have been linked to the role, with reports elsewhere claiming the club were 'seriously considering' him for the role.

However, it's understood he's not currently in the frame at this stage.

The Spaniard did hold talks with the Swans hierarchy back in May, but City have chosen to go in a different direction - as they did with Steve Brown, who was previously a leading contender to take over the role.