Joel Asoro set for another summer move after Sunderland exit - with Italian side eyeing deal

The Swedish forward joined Swansea City following the Black Cats’ relegation to League One, but has failed to make his mark at the Liberty Stadium.

Indeed, Asoro has made just 13 appearances for the Swans while failing to score, and spent last season on loan with Dutch side FC Groningen.

Speaking to press in the Netherlands last year, Asoro hinted that his move away from the Stadium of Light may have been the wrong one.

“Last season I didn’t really play much,” he told Fox Sports Netherlands.

"I’m not really happy about it, but it is what it is.

“Sometimes it’s the right step, sometimes maybe not. But you learn from it.”

And now he looks set for another loan move, with Swansea boss Steve Cooper confirming that Serie A side Genoa are eyeing a move for the 21-year-old.

Speaking at the weekend, Cooper told WalesOnline: "I can't clarify much. I know they're interested him him, but I'm not too sure where the deal is in terms of whether it's completely right for us, him or Genoa.

"I'll find out a little bit later on, but there is truth in it."

Reports in Italy suggest a deal is close to being struck, with Asoro set to pen a season-long loan deal with the Italian side.

The striker still has two years remaining on his contract at Swansea.

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