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Falkirk boss John Hughes has said he is "very interested" in becoming Swansea's next manager - if Roberto Martinez completes his move to Wigan.

Martinez is expected to be unveiled by the Latics early next week, following Steve Bruce's switch to Premier League rivals Sunderland.

Hughes, a former Swansea striker, took Falkirk into the Scottish Premier League and kept them there - while steering them to this season's Scottish Cup final.

"I'm contracted to Falkirk, I'm enjoying my job at Falkirk and it would have to be an official approach for anything else to happen," he told BBC Wales.

"It's a massive club, I had a great time at Swansea when I was there. I would be very interested if the approach was official."

He added: "I'm flattered to be linked with such a good club, a wonderful city and really warm people."

Hughes has also been linked with the vacant Aberdeen and Hibernian jobs but could be lured to a club he spent a year with as a player.

Earlier, Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins told the Daily Record: "I know John was down here as a player.

"As things stand it is a bit too early at this stage to put him on any list.

"But John is definitely somebody we know and I wouldn't rule him in or out."

Hughes won the Scottish First Division title twice after being refused entry into the SPL the first time because their ground was not up to standard - and his passing style of football has been well received north of the border.

PA Sport