Regardless, Swansea City insists Lewis O’Brien has taken Matt Grimes’ place.

Lewis O’Brien, Swansea City’s recent acquisition, may help close the gap left by Matt Grimes in the midfield,

according to Luke Williams.

At the beginning of the January transfer window, Swans head coach Williams spoke

passionately about bringing in a plethora of players.

However, the Swans’ only deadline-day acquisition, a loan agreement for O’Brien from Nottingham Forest,

Aside from O’Brien, just one other deal was finalized during the window: the loan acquisition of Hannes Delcroix from Burnley.

The team, who have lost their past five games, let go five players, including captain Grimes.O’Brien, 26,

featured in 12 matches for Los Angeles FC during the latter part of the 2024 Major League Soccer campaign.

His arrival comes as a significant boost for Swansea, who lost influential captain Grimes to Coventry City,

while Azeem Abdulai completed a permanent switch to Leyton Orient. “We are excited to welcome Lewis to Swansea City,”

said Swans boss Williams. “His versatility and experience will undoubtedly strengthen our midfield,

and his skill set will be invaluable to us for the rest of the season. He will make a big impact on the pitch.”

O’Brien, who has amassed close to 150 Championship appearances with Huddersfield Town and Middlesbrough,

also brings top-flight experience from his time at Nottingham Forest, as well as stints in MLS with