Yeltsin Tejeda set for Swansea after Costa Rica midfielder misses Evian talks 

  • Tejeda represented Costa Rica at 2014 World Cup in Brazil 
  • The 22-year-old midfielder plays for Deportivo Saprissa
  • Tejeda could be available for just £600,000 

Swansea are holding talks with Deportivo Saprissa over midfielder Yeltsin Tejeda. 

The Costa Rica international, 22, who has also been a target for West Bromwich Albion, was due to join Evian in France.  


Midfield maestro: Swansea are closing in on Costa Rica international Yeltsin Tejeda (left)

Midfield maestro: Swansea are closing in on Costa Rica international Yeltsin Tejeda (left)

But Tejeda failed to report for talks with the Ligue 1 club and reportedly flew to Britain in a bid to sort out his future.

Tejeda, who impressed during Costa Rica's run to the last eight at the World Cup, could be available for just £600,000. 

Swansea have also bid for Montpellier's Benjamin Stambouli and enquired about Southampton's Jack Cork. 

International: Tejeda (left) played all five of Costa Rica's World Cup matches in midfield

International: Tejeda (left) played all five of Costa Rica's World Cup matches in midfield

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