Swindon Town eye transfer target Ayman Benarous…

Swindon Town are considering signing trialist Ayman Benarous after he impressed during the final week of pre-season. The 23-year-old has a promising career disrupted by injuries and has the kind of dribbling and crossing ability that Holloway would like to add to his arsenal of options.

Swindon Town are continuing to consider signing trialist Ayman Benarous after he impressed during the final week of pre-season. With less than a month remaining in the transfer window, Swindon are hoping to work quickly to secure key additions to a squad that remains light. The primary focus is on finding replacements for Gavin Kilkenny and Fletcher Holman, although if the right left-back target emerges, then Swindon would pursue them. Adding attacking options is something that Ian Holloway is especially keen to address, as when he was asked about whether he had the right options before the match against Forest Green Rovers, he responded: “Definitely not, nowhere near.” At present, Joseph Hungbo has arrived on loan from Wigan Athletic to add to Paul Glatzel, Aaron Drinan, and Ollie Palmer, whilst Louis Millard’s emergence has been an unexpected bonus, and Joe Snowdon is still to return from a succession of muscular injuries from the summer.

What happened?

Swindon Town have given the chance to a number of trialists to show what they can do this summer, with a special emphasis on wingers. This has seen Favour Onukwuli, Devarn Green, Shayon Harrison, Kyrie Pierre, Jonny Williams, Zaid Bettaka, Josh Martin, and Benarous turn out for Swindon in pre-season. None have been snapped up, although it was Benarous who caught the eye the most, turning in a strong display in the first half against Forest Green, although he picked up a shoulder injury right at the end and had to come off.

Why it matters for Swindon Town

The 23-year-old has a promising career disrupted by injuries and has the kind of dribbling and crossing ability that Holloway would like to add to his arsenal of options. Benarous has had a promising career, making his Championship debut at 18 and going on to make 11 appearances in the second tier before he turned 19, but did not get another game in the following three seasons. He also impressed when available for Plymouth Argyle in League One last season, but again struggled for availability under Tom Cleverley.

What comes next?

At 23, Benarous has had a promising career disrupted by injuries, making his Championship debut at 18 and going on to make 11 appearances in the second tier before he turned 19, but did not get another game in the following three seasons. He also impressed when available for Plymouth Argyle in League One last season, but again struggled for availability under Tom Cleverley. The prognosis for his problem is not especially severe, and Holloway said that he retained an interest in the wide man. He said: “Ayman Benarous got injured as well. Luckily, it isn't a bad one for him. He might be fit within three weeks, so I might have him back in. I like what he was doing out there. We'll soon see.”