Thursday 7 September 2017 14:10, UK
Paul Clement says Renato Sanches and Wilfried Bony should be involved in Swansea's game against Newcastle on Sunday, live on Sky Sports.
Bony will "100 per cent" play some part against Newcastle this weekend, Clement said in his pre-match press conference, while Sanches - who is due in south Wales on Thursday evening - is also "anticipated" to be involved.
Sanches played 70 minutes for Portugal's U21 side during the international break, and although the 20-year-old made only one appearance for Bayern Munich this season, Clement expects the loan signing to be fit enough to feature.
"He'll get two training sessions going into the game, we'll check him over when he comes in but I have no reason to believe there are any problems," said Clement, who worked with Sanches when he was assistant to Carlo Ancelotti at the Allianz Arena.
"From the time I knew him he was always in good shape and I also anticipate him being involved on Sunday."
The Swansea boss revealed his approach to Bayern was "if you don't ask, you don't get".
Despite beating off competition from a number of clubs to seal the deal, though, Clement insists he is under no obligation to play Sanches.
"No there was no guarantee and in my conversations with Bayern," said Clement. "They agreed that he has to merit getting in the side, that's how it should be as well.
"I'm happy with that arrangement but at the same time I've brought him here to contribute. If you look at all parties involved, Renato, us, Bayern - there are lots of wins here.
"He hasn't played anywhere near probably what the club would have liked, the decision on him coming here was that he could have gone to another big European club and ended up in the same situation where he is playing 40, 50 per cent of the games."
Bony rejoined Swansea on Deadline Day having struggled to secure a first-team place at Manchester City following a £28m move in 2015.
The forward scored 35 goals in 70 appearances during an 18-month spell at the Liberty Stadium, though, and Clement believes Bony is returning with a point to prove.
"I think he want to get his career back on track, and like any footballer who really loves playing the game, he wants to play games," said Clement.
"He's very focused, I see him training well, having a really positive influence in the dressing room already.
Asked if Bony will play against Newcastle, Clement added: "It's possible, he's fit. The problem he has is that he's not played any pre-season, but 100 per cent he'll be involved."
