Tate learned his trade at Manchester United

Roberto Martinez has begun building Swansea City's Championship squad by securing Alan Tate and Shaun MacDonald on new long-term contracts.

The out-of-contract pair have signed performance-related deals with Swansea. Swans boss Martinez said: "Shaun has made huge progress behind the scenes while Alan has worked very hard to play Championship football."

The club are also in talks with out-of-contract players Andy Robinson, Owain Tudur Jones and Tom Butler.

Captain Garry Monk and Dennis Lawrence are entitled to new deals after playing enough games in Swansea's League One title-winning campaign to trigger an automatic extension.

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Spanish striker Guillem Bauza is expected to get a new Liberty Stadium deal while defenders Kevin Austin, Kristian O'Leary, and Steven Watt and goalkeeper David Knight are also out of contract.

Wales international defender Ashley Williams is expected to make his loan deal from Stockport County permanent in the summer and complete a �250,000 transfer.

Martinez is also weighing up bids for loan duo Paul Anderson and Febian Brandy but he is delighted to secure vice-captain Tate and teenage midfielder MacDonald.

Former Manchester United trainee Tate was in the Swansea team that nearly lost its Football League status in 2003, as Martinez acknowledged: "Alan is one of those players who has been through every emotion possible with the club.

"He is part of a core of players who know exactly what it takes to play for Swansea City.

"Alan is not only versatile, but he's got a winning mentality and never gets affected by any occasion in football.

"And last season was an important one for Shaun, even though he hasn't been in the limelight like some of the other players.

"He has worked really hard on a daily basis to improve his technique and strength.

"Shaun has matured and his body is finally ready to cope with the demands of professional football on a regular basis.

"I think people forget sometimes that he is still only 19. He has a bright future ahead of him and we are delighted that future will be with Swansea City.''

Wales Under-21 international MacDonald enjoyed his first league appearance of the season at Brighton on Saturday as he set-up fellow sub Brandy for the winner at the Withdean Stadium.