Swansea midfielder Ferrie Bodde is happy to be approaching full fitness following a lengthy lay-off.

The 27-year-old missed a large part of the recent Championship campaign after picking up a serious knee injury against Birmingham in November.

And having been forced to watch his team-mates narrowly fail in their bid to reach the play-offs Bodde will be ready for a return to action in August.

"It (the recovery) is going very well," he told Voetbal international. "I could plan my recovery the way I wanted. Being restricted to staying in Swansea doesn't really help. After the operation in Holland, I have been to Swansea many times. I only missed two home games.

"Besides that, I have spent many times in the gym. I'm noticing that I have been developing physically. I feel really strong, both physically and mentally."

Bodde has also declined to deny talk of a move away from the Liberty Stadium, adding: "Getting fit and playing again is the most important for me. I know some clubs have inquired about my fitness, but it's up to my agents now. I'll hear from them when there is some news."