Rodgers close to Swansea return

BRENDAN RODGERS is closing in on a return to management at his former club Swansea City. Rodgers left South Wales for three years at Liverpool but was sacked in October and replaced by Jurgen Klopp. Swansea made him their top target when Garry Monk was sacked in December and believe they have finally persuaded the 43-year-old Northern Irishman to make a return rather than pursue his coaching ambitions in Europe. Swans manager Francesco Guidolin, who only arrived at the Liberty Stadium in January, is expected to be in the frame for the Watford job. Current Watford manager Quique Sanchez Flores will lead his team into an FA Cup semi-final against Crystal Palace at Wembley tomorrow but Sportsmail revealed earlier this week that he could be sacked even if he wins the Cup.