Middlesbrough are showing interest in Hammarby manager Kim Helberg, raising questions about his move to Swansea City.
Hellberg was in London late last week and held discussions with Swansea senior officials.
But Boro are now actively recruiting the 37-year-old, who is one of Scandinavia’s most respected young coaches.
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Swansea have made Helberg their top target after sacking manager Alan Sheehan last week.
They are one of four Championship clubs looking for a new manager, including Norwich, Southampton and Boro, who lost Rob Edwards to Wolves last week.
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Hammarby gave Hellberg permission to travel to England for talks with the club, but offered him a new contract in the hope that he would stay.
Norwich also spoke briefly with Hellberg. He has one year left on his contract with the Swedish club.
