The Swans are 11th in the Premier League table following last weekend's 2-0 win over Fulham, having made an encouraging start to life in the top flight both in terms of results and their renowned passing style. Several players have stood out during the opening months of the campaign. Midfielder Joe Allen has excelled while goalkeeper Michel Vorm has performed heroics since joining from FC Utrecht for a bargain fee of £1.5million. Centre-half Ashley Williams and winger Nathan Dyer have also looked assured having made the step up from the Championship, but Rodgers is not worried that their impressive form may attract the unwanted attention of their Premier League rivals. "I have to be honest, I have no concerns whatsoever," said the Northern Irishman, who says he has not had any enquiries for any members of his squad. "I am relaxed, all the players here understand that this is a real good fit for them. We are a team really riding high on confidence, we are a group that has grown. "For the likes of a Joe Allen, he will look at himself and know there are not too many better places he could be in European football to develop his game. "Joe is coming off his first season playing regularly in the Championship, and he is now a key figure in a team that suits his style perfectly. "Joe is going to be a big talent but I have no concerns, he is an intelligent lad who understands where he is at in his career and at 21 he has got 12-13 years left ahead of him. "Our good players could play in any team but everything in life is about timing, it's very important and the players are really enjoying it here." While he may not be worried about losing some of his best players, Rodgers is keen to strengthen his squad in January, and is close to taking a first step towards that after agreeing a fee for Cliftonville striker Rory Donnelly. Personal terms are yet to be agreed for the prolific 19-year-old, who has 17 goals to his name so far this season, but Rodgers hopes a deal can be agreed soon. However, the former Reading boss says Swans fans should not expect the Northern Ireland Under-21 cap to be thrown straight into the first team as he looks to make the step up from part-time football. He said: "I spoke to the people at Cliftonville at length and they understand that Swansea are making waves and they understand it could be a great club for a young player's development. "Over the next couple of days hopefully we can get something organised and more importantly get him across to see the city and club and give him a real feel for Swansea. "He will come here with no pressure, the first six months will be all about adapting to professional football. The impact he makes will ultimately be down to him although you do get guys like Kevin Doyle, who came over from Cork and went straight in at Reading and made a big impact." While Swansea are sitting solidly in mid-table, they have yet to secure victory on the road. The hunt for that elusive victory takes them to St James' Park on Saturday to face a Newcastle side who have had stumbled of late after an excellent start to the season. Swansea have bad memories of their last visit to Tyneside, which resulted in a 3-0 defeat in 2009 as Newcastle marched to that season's Championship title. However, Rodgers, who has Allen available again after suspension, insists his side make the journey north with "no fear", but rejects the notion that this is a good time to face the Magpies. "I have spoken to the staff and players that were involved two years ago, it was the season where they were flying and it was an understandable result. I took Reading there for their first home game of the season and everyone said it was a good time to play them and we lost 3-0 and went on to win the league reasonably comfortably. "But the supporters don't score a goal, they are passionate and vocal but it is a wonderful place to go and play and if we look at the team then and now in terms of character it is very different. "We go into it with no fear, out motivation is to do well, we have the game to win matches."
