Jamie Paterson's Swansea City future has been thrown into major doubt amid a row over his contract extension at the club.
Paterson is understood to be unhappy with the terms of his contract extension with the Swans and it has been revealed he missed Saturday's 1-1 draw with Huddersfield after saying he was not in the right frame of mind to play.
The former Bristol City star arrived in South Wales on a free transfer in the summer and initially signed a one-year deal with the Swans.
His contract contained a clause that would allow the Swans to trigger an extended deal until the summer of 2023.
That clause was set to come into force when the player made 25 appearances. Paterson has only made 22 appearances for the club, but there was a willingness on the two sides to bring forward his prospective extension.
But it's the terms of that extension that have seemingly caused the current stand-off. It's understood Paterson himself was expecting better terms than what has been offered as part of the extended deal.
The situation has created a stand-off that could well see Paterson depart before the end of the January window, although any interested party would have to shell out a fee for his services.
WalesOnline understands as many as three clubs are now monitoring the situation, with West Brom previously credited as an admirer.
"We triggered the extension a little bit early so that's nothing to worry about now," Swansea head coach Russell Martin said last weekend.
Paterson is reported to have told Martin and Swans sporting director Mark Allen last Wednesday that he is not currently ready to play, hence not being involved against Huddersfield.
He has been a key figure for the Swans, scoring eight goals, and losing him would come as a huge blow.
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