The goalkeeper made two late saves before Wilfried Bony sealed the points on his first return to the Liberty Stadium since leaving in January Two goals from Yaya Toure helped Manchester City to victory as they saw off Swansea City in an entertaining clash. Toure opened the scoring as his effort from the edge of the area deflected in off Ashley Williams before James Milner doubled City's lead...Full Story »

Swansea skipper Ashley Williams will make his 300th appearance for the club as manager Garry Monk brings back the senior guard for the Barclays Premier League visit of West Ham on Saturday. Williams' central defensive partnership with Federico Fernandez will be restored after Monk named a makeshift team for the FA Cup victory at Tranmere and England Under-20 midfielder Matt Grimes and Portugues...Full Story »

Sunderland have made an undisclosed bid for Swansea captain Ashley Williams, according to Sky sources. The Wales centre-back has one year left on his contract at the Liberty Stadium, so Swansea might be tempted to cash in on him now rather than risk losing him for nothing next summer. Williams has been linked with a move to Queens Park Rangers but Sky sources understand that Sunderland boss ...Full Story »

ARSENAL’S hopes of signing Ashley Williams have stalled over his £10million price tag. Swansea will not take less for their skipper. Everton and the Gunners are locked in a two-horse race for the centre-half. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has long admired Williams, 28, and asked about his availability in January. But the massive fee may now deter the cost-cautious Frenchman — e...Full Story »

Wolfsburg are considering a surprise summer move for Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker, according to German magazine Kicker. Despite winning back his place in the side this season, the Germany international has received regular criticism for his performances under Arsene Wenger. The 28-year-old, who has been capped over 80 times by his national side, is still highly rated in his homeland and ...Full Story »

CAPITAL IDEA ... Rodgers is tracking Ashley Williams, who last month led Swansea to Capital One Cup glory BRENDAN RODGERS has targeted four summer signings to fire Liverpool back to the top. Swansea and Wales skipper Ashley Williams tops the Kop manager’s list, with centre-back Jamie Carragher set to retire at the end of the season. Rodgers is also eyeing Feyenoord defender Stefan de Vr...Full Story »

WAITING GAME ... Ashley Williams ASHLEY WILLIAMS is in no rush to sign a new contract with Swansea. The Wales centre-back has been offered a four-year extension by the Premier League’s second-placed side. And the Swans captain, 28, who has two years remaining on his current deal, admits things could not be going any better at the Liberty Stadium. He said: “It’s a boost and ...Full Story »

Above: Swansea have opened talks with star defender Ashley Williams over a bumper new deal SWANSEA have opened talks with star defender Ashley Williams over a bumper new deal. Williams, 26, helped the Swansea clinch promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs last season. His form led to interest from fellow top-flight newcomers QPR and Norwich, along with West Brom. WIN £50,000...Full Story »