By Tom Coleman
Swansea City’s summer took another positive turn before the weekend, with the club completing their fifth signing of what’s already been a busy window. Ethan Galbraith’s capture has been hailed as another really impressive move by supporters, many of whom have allowed themselves to conclude that something truly exciting is starting to unfold at SA1. There’s still some work to be done, of course, and there’s likely to be one or two departures before the window is out, but Swansea’s squad is already looking well stocked for options in a couple of key areas ahead of the new season. Sign up to our Swansea City newsletter here . Indeed, when it comes to picking a best XI, head coach Alan Sheehan could already be in for something of a headache. In goal, Lawrence Vigouroux remains the likely number one choice following his impressive opening campaign last season, with Andy Fisher currently the only real option beyond the Chile international. Assuming Sheehan sticks with the four at the back favoured towards the end of last season, it seems highly likely that Josh Key will slot in at right back, with Josh Tymon on the left. Sam Parker is likely to be given the chance to push at right-back, but the full-back areas do, on first glance at least, look like an area perhaps in need of a little more depth. In the middle, captain Ben Cabango is surely one of the first names on the teamsheet, and given the fanfare greeting his arrival one suspects it will be the same for Cameron Burgess. Ricardo Santos might well get a look in should Sheehan opt for a back three, which would then see Tymon and Key push up into the wingback positions. As well as a back four, Sheehan often implemented a double pivot at the base of his midfield, with Goncalo Franco often teaming up with one of Lewis O’Brien, Jay Fulton and Joe Allen. The chances of bringing O’Brien back to the club appear slim, while Allen has since retired. Fulton, meanwhile has already been linked with a move away this summer. So there’s clearly some sort of rebuild on the cards, and it will be fascinating to see how Sheehan fits all his new options in. There’s every chance new boy Galbraith could well step into that role at six, although the Northern Irishman can also play in the 10 or even out wide. Indeed, a sizeable chunk of his appearances for Leyton Orient last season actually came at right-back. Melker Widell is another possible candidate, although while he has played in the six before, his preferred position appears to be more of a traditional number eight. Sheehan could potentially revert to a three in midfield to fit them all in, which he did use on a couple of occasions last term. It’s a formation that could shift into a 4-2-3-1 anyway with one of Widell or Galbraith pushing into a more advanced role when required. On the wings, it seems a slightly more straightforward choice, with Zeidane Inoussa likely to operate on his his favoured left side, although he can actually play on either flank. Eom Jisung will hopefully have some say on that, mind. The Korean has been working really hard in the gym this summer and appears fully focused on really staking his claim in this team. One suspects Ronald will play on the right given he was so heavily favoured by Sheehan last season, while Zan Vipotnik appears the most likely candidate to lead the line. When it comes to strikers, Bobby Wales is a player Swansea really believe in, but he’s very much seen as one for the future, and while he will be afforded a chance to shine, it seems unlikely he’ll be a regular starter next term Sign up to the Swansea City WhatsApp service to get breaking news and top stories sent to your phone . There’s clearly also a case for Liam Cullen, although his best games in a Swans shirt have often come in slightly deeper, which only adds to the potential selection headache for Sheehan should he wish to operate a 10. Regardless of those decisions, an out-and-out goalscorer is certainly missing, however, with Jerry Yates and Florian Bianchini the only possible other options – and neither have really capture the imagination so far. Indeed, there’s a chance both could be moved on before the start of the season. Swansea’s best XI? Vigouroux; Key, Cabango, Burgess, Tymon; Galbraith, Franco, Widell; Ronald, Vipotnik, Inoussa