It had been hoped that Connor would sign initially on loan on Tuesday so that he could play in Third Division match at Cambridge that night, and then complete a permanent transfer to the Vetch with the two clubs already agreeing an undisclosed fee.

Swansea Chairman Huw Jenkins was angry with what he sees as a deliberate attempt to secure more cash by the Lancashire club.

''Rochdale are the snag at the moment,'' said Jenkins. ''It seems a definite ploy to up his fee. I am not saying it's a complete U-turn but it's a situation that you think you have agreed upon but then it changes.

''We will just have to see what develops, but what we are trying to do is sort out the best for this football club.''

Both Jenkins and Director of Football Brian Flynn have not given up hope of signing Connor and more discussions between Rochdale and the Swans are believed to have gone on today.

Meanwhile The Swans have tabled another undisclosed bid to Darlington for their striker Barry Conlon although Brian Flynn did not seem too optimistic of a deal being carried out.

''They don't want to lose him,'' he said. ''Football clubs do not want to lose their best players.''

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