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Vitor Matos, head coach of CS Maritimo(Image: Valter Gouveia\/NurPhoto via Getty Images)<\/p>\nHis name has come out of nowhere in the last 24 hoursVitor Matos, head coach of CS Maritimo(Image: Valter Gouveia\/NurPhoto via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Vitor Matos has shot up the list of bookies’ favourites to take over at Swansea City<\/a>.<\/p>\n Matos is currently head coach at Portuguese side Maritimo, whom he took over back in June.<\/p>\n It’s his first-ever head coach role, having previously worked under Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.<\/p>\n His odds on taking over at the Swans have been slashed in the last 24 hours or so, but there’s currently no indication at this stage that he is a genuine contender.<\/p>\n Indeed, it’s understood Kim Hellberg remains the club’s first choice to succeed Alan Sheehan, who was sacked following the 4-1 defeat to Ipswich Town before the international break.<\/p>\n Talks with the current Hammarby boss have taken place over the last few days, but are yet to reach a resolution, with sources in Sweden stressing that an agreement with City is still some way off.<\/p>\n Hellberg has been linked with vacancies elsewhere, including Championship rivals Norwich City, who recently parted company with Liam Manning after a poor start to the season.<\/p>\n But, at the time of writing, Hellberg hasn’t yet spoken to the Canaries over taking over, and there’s a feeling Norwich will likely look elsewhere.<\/p>\n Nevertheless, there is believed to be big interest in the Swede, although it’s Swansea<\/a> who have seemingly made the most concrete approach.<\/p>\n Hammarby have also made moves over the last few weeks to try to tie Hellberg down to a new deal, but it remains to be seen whether he will entertain their advances.<\/p>\n Odds in full<\/strong><\/p>\n Kim Hellberg 1\/2<\/p>\n Vitor Matos 4\/1<\/p>\n Russell Martin 4\/1<\/p>\n Gary O’Neil 5\/1<\/p>\n Brendan Rodgers 8\/1<\/p>\n (Odds courtesy of BetVictor and correct at the time of publishing. 18+ please gamble repsonsibly)<\/p>\n *Follow all of our social channels to ensure you stay up to date with the latest Swans news. Sign up to our<\/strong> daily newsletter here<\/strong><\/a> and our<\/strong> WhatsApp channel here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n You can also follow us on social media on our<\/strong> X account<\/strong><\/a> and<\/strong> Facebook<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Our Swansea City correspondent Tom Coleman is also on social media. He can be found on his<\/strong> X account here<\/strong><\/a>, on<\/strong> Instagram<\/strong><\/a>, on<\/strong> TikTok<\/strong><\/a> and on<\/strong> Facebook<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n