Former Swansea boss Garry Monk is interested in the Aston Villa job, it is being reported.

Club chairman Huw Jenkins told Swansea’s official website the decision had been made “very reluctantly and with a heavy heart”.

Andre Ayew has labelled Garry Monk a “great manager” as the embattled Swansea boss continues to feel the heat following a disappointing 2-2 home draw with Bournemouth.

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Swansea defender Chico Flores claims his row with Garry Monk was a “silly argument” which he has attributed to tension over the club’s recent form.