Kaelan Casey, who joined Swansea City on loan from West Ham in the summer, has had limited playing time under Vitor Matos. The consistency and fitness of Swansea's centre-back pairing of Ben Cabango and Cameron Burgess have kept him out of the team. Across all competitions, Casey has played 13 times for Swansea City, with eight appearances in the Championship and three starts. He has not appeared in the league since a brief substitute appearance against Portsmouth in early December. According to reporter Tom Coleman, West Ham are now said to be weighing whether to end the loan early.

Swansea City has confirmed the signing of young defender Kaelan Casey from West Ham United on a season-long loan for the 2024/25 season, pending international clearance. The 20-year-old is set to wear the number 26 shirt and will be available for the first Championship match against Middlesbrough. Having progressed through all the youth categories at the West Ham academy, Casey made his first-team debut in the Conference League against Steaua Bucharest in November 2022. He played a crucial role in West Ham's FA Youth Cup victory in 2023 and made his Premier League debut in May 2024 against Luton Town. Additionally, he participated in the Premier League Summer Series in the United States under Graham Potter's leadership. Swansea's manager, Alan Sheehan, expressed his admiration for Casey's potential and his eagerness to prove himself in the Championship. Meanwhile, Sporting Director Richard Montague pointed out the necessity for defensive reinforcements and acknowledged Casey's experience and ambition. Adam Worth, head of global analysis and recruitment, noted Casey's qualities as a significant addition to strengthen Swansea's defense.