Newcastle United loan man Freddie Woodman keen to extend Swansea City stay – for a little while, at least

The Championship are aiming for a restart date of June 20, in line with the Premier League – and the Swans have NINE second tier games to go.

Sitting just three points outside the play-offs, Woodman wants to extend his stay in the south of Wales for a little while longer, at least.

Speaking to swanseacity.com, Woodman believes his Championship loan has been beneficial.

He said: “It’s my first full season at Championship level and the aim was to get as many minutes under my belt as possible and try to improve.

“I also wanted to play in this league to get the experience of playing in the derbies and other big atmospheres like we had at Elland Road.

“So far I think I’ve put in some good performances, which I’m pleased with. It’s been a fantastic experience.

“We still have nine games left to play – hopefully three more after that – and I’ve absolutely loved it. I don’t want it to end because I’m really enjoying it.”

For the Swans to be in with a chance of a Premier League return so late in the season is, according to England youth international Woodman, a big accomplishment.

“To have nine games left to play and be just three points off the play-offs I think it’s been a very positive season so far,” he said.

“The big word in this league is consistency. Everyone wants it, but it’s hard to do. Whoever accomplishes that in the remaining nine games will be in the play-offs.

“If we can get into the play-offs and, hopefully, a memorable day at Wembley then that would be the perfect way to finish my loan.”

Woodman has just one year left on his current Magpies deal, which was given a short extension last summer.

His Tyneside future remains unclear, although Karl Darlow and Rob Elliot could well leave United at the end of the current season.