Swans reject Bolton's Bodde bid

Swansea City have turned down a bid of around £2.5m from Bolton Wanderers for Dutch midfielder Ferrie Bodde.

The 27-year-old is recovering from a serious knee injury that kept him out of the latter half of last season.

Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins said: "We received a written offer from Bolton yesterday - the offer was worth around £2.5m.

"We believe Ferrie is worth a lot more than that and as a result we officially turned the offer down today."

It is understood the bid is half of what the Swans are looking for as half of any fee would have to go to former club ADO Den Haag as part of a sell-on clause.

The Swans paid just £80,000 for Bodde in the summer of 2007 and he quickly became regarded as one of the hottest midfield properties outside the Premier League.

He was a key part of the Swans team that went on to win promotion from League One to the Championship.

His performances sparked interest from Derby County who failed with two bids last summer despite a transfer request being handed in.

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" We gave him the benefit of the doubt last summer, this time he's blown it but we should NOT let him go unless we get the right price "

The eight-week transfer saga - during which the Swans were demanding at least £2m - came to an end when Bodde eventually made a u-turn and signed a new long-term deal.

But speculation over the Dutchman's future remained rife during the first half of last season thanks to his impressive displays in the Championship.

Only a season-ending cruciate knee ligament injury in the 3-2 defeat to Birmingham in November prevented bids from being made in the January transfer-window.

But with Bodde nearing fitness again Bolton, who were monitoring him last season, made their move.

Wigan Athletic, managed by former boss Roberto Martinez, are also understood to be weighing up a move.

When asked about his future, Bodde said: "No comment."

Bodde is due to meet new Swansea boss Paulo Sousa next week after remaining in Holland for an extra few days to step up his rehabilitation.

He may not be the only player leaving the Liberty Stadium with Jason Scotland expressing a desire to play in the Premier League.

New boys Burnley have had two verbal offers rejected and Wigan are also interested.

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