Swansea last night sacked manager Michael Laudrup — with veteran defender Garry Monk charged with rallying the team for Saturday’s Welsh derby with Cardiff.

Michael Laudrup insists he will remain in charge of Swansea despite the club severing ties with his agent.

A disagreement over transfer funds is threatening to disrupt Swansea’s summer plans but manager Michael Laudrup is expected still to be in charge of the club next season, Press Association Sport understands.

Departing Everton manager David Moyes will hold his weekly press conference this afternoon but the club insist he will not answer questions about his appointment as Manchester United manager.

Michael Laudrup has emerged as a surprise candidate for the vacant Blackburn job.