Swansea Chase Akinfenwa

Last updated : 17 June 2005 By Gary Fish

Swansea City have expressed an interest in signing Torquay's Adebayo Akinfenwa after chairman Mike Bateson confirmed that the striker has no future at the club.

The 23-year-old striker is known to be in talks with Bristol City and Swansea after failing to agree a new deal.

"Since talking to Bayo, I have had a long chat with boss Leroy Rosenior," Bateson told Torquay's website.

"We are now disregarding Akinfenwa in terms of our future plans. Leroy will concentrate on building a team and I will focus on getting the best deal."

Bristol City confirmed their interest in Akinfenwa on Thursday.

Swansea could turn their attention to Akinfenwa as they look to boost their attack as it seems unlikely that Rochdale will accept a deal for Grant Holt.