Ian Wright gives his verdict on Gylfi Sigurdsson’s proposed move to Everton

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Swansea City and Everton are still in negotiations over Gylfi Sigurdsson.

Ian Wright has told The Debate on Sky Sports, which was broadcast on 9th August, that he believes Gylfi Sigurdsson’s behaviour has been impeccable, with rumours about a move to Everton still rife.

The Telegraph have suggested that Everton are still working on a deal with Swansea City for the Icelandic international.

Swansea want £50 million for Sigurdsson, and are refusing to budge on their asking price.

At the moment Everton are baulking over the cost of the deal, with the Toffees said to have drawn the line at paying more than £45 million for the attacking midfielder.

However, Wright feels that Swansea are perfectly entitled to ask for big money for Sigurdsson.

The former Arsenal striker said: “I like the way that Gylfi Sigurdsson is dealing with the whole, thing. You’re not hearing anything from him.

“I believe that Swansea have to do the best they can out of this situation. Whatever the price, it’s so inflated now that you can’t really look at the price. Gylfi Sigurdsson is worth whatever Swansea want to put on him.

“I believe that if Sigurdsson does go to Everton he’ll be their best player on stats.”

Everton have had a highly productive summer to date, but their failure to get a deal for Sigurdsson over the line is starting to cause some frustration.

Sigurdsson was made one of Ronald Koeman’s top targets, but completing the transfer has been very complicated.

Everton get their Premier League season under way at the weekend, when they take on Stoke City.