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06th Dec 2015

We could see David Moyes back in the Premier League before Christmas

The Chosen One returns

Darragh Murphy

David Moyes could be in for a white Christmas.

According to reports, the former Everton, Manchester United and Real Sociedad manager may be set to set up shop in Wales as the next Swansea manager.

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Garry Monk’s time as Swans boss looks like it’s coming to an end after he oversaw the 3-0 home defeat to Leicester on Saturday, his side’s fourth loss in five games.

The defeat leaves Swansea just two points above the relegation zone and it’s understood that chairman Huw Jenkins has lost patience with Monk.

Mirror journalist David Anderson reports that talks have already taken place between the Swansea chairman and Moyes’ people as he looks to save his club from the drop.

Swansea City v Leicester City - Premier League

Moyes has been without a job since early November when he was sacked by Real Sociedad after an uninspiring year in La Liga but he is seen as an appropriate replacement as he is currently the fourth most successful manager in terms of Premier League wins, behind Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger and Harry Redknapp.

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