As the summer transfer window heats up, Swansea City finds itself at a crucial juncture, desperately seeking to bolster its attacking options. The lingering shadow of Joel Piroe’s departure continues to loom large, with the Swans struggling to consistently find the back of the net since the prolific Dutchman left for Leeds United. An overall increase in goals is not just desirable but essential for the upcoming season, and the club’s transfer activity in the striking department will be under intense scrutiny.
Last season, Swansea managed a paltry 51 league goals, with top scorer Liam Cullen only hitting 11. This simply isn’t enough to compete at the top end of the Championship, and the attacking void left by Piroe, who bagged 46 goals in 96 appearances for the Swans, needs to be filled with genuine quality and proven goalscoring ability.
One name that has generated significant buzz among the Jack Army is a familiar one: Oli McBurnie. The Scottish international, who previously enjoyed a successful spell at the Swansea.com Stadium before his move to Sheffield United, is now a free agent after his current side, Las Palmas, was relegated from La Liga. McBurnie’s potential return is an intriguing prospect. During his last stint with the Swans, particularly in the 2018/19 season, he demonstrated his predatory instincts, netting 22 Championship goals. While his time at Bramall Lane and then in Spain saw a dip in his goal tally, the prospect of him recapturing his Swansea form is undoubtedly appealing.
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