Middlesbrough are showing interest in Hammarby head coach Kim Hellberg – putting his move to Swansea City in doubt.
Hellberg had been in London towards the end of last week having discussions with the Swansea hierarchy.
But Boro are now actively pursuing the 37-year-old, who is one of the most highly regarded young coaches from Scandinavia.
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Swansea made Hellberg their number one target after they sacked head coach Alan Sheehan last week.
They are one of four Championship clubs looking for a new head coach including Norwich, Southampton and Boro, who lost Rob Edwards to Wolves last week.
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Hammarby granted permission for Hellberg to travel to the UK for talks with clubs, but also offered him a new deal in the hope he would stay.
Norwich also spoke to Hellberg briefly. He has one year left on his contract with the Swedish club.
