Swansea are set to open contract talks with Ki Sung-Yueng as Aston Villa’s interest in the South Korea midfielder builds. Villa and Sunderland are keen on the 25-year-old, whose current deal expires at the end of the forthcoming season. But Swansea are keen to retain Ki and Sportsmail understands that negotiations over a new contract will take place ahead of the new season. Back in Wales: Ki Sung-Yeung is back in Swansea gear as he prepares for the new season back at his club A second chance: Ki tries to take the ball from Plymouth's pre season game as part of Gary Monk's preparations
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South Korean midfielder is in demand with Sunderland also interested
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Aston Villa want to sign the 25-year-old but Swansea hope he will stay
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Ki spent last season on loan with the Black Cats and was impressive
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Pablo Hernandez's move to Al Arabi delayed as clubs argue over fee
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Deal is not thought to be in danger and will still likely go ahead
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