Monk wants Williams 'as long as possible'

Williams' agent Peter Smith admitted this week that the 29-year-old central defender would be interested in speaking to Napoli coach Rafael Benitez, although maintained no contact had been made as yet.

Monk conceded on Saturday that he has not spoken to Williams about the Wales international's future with Swansea but made it clear he wants the skipper to stay at the Liberty Stadium.

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