John Hartson says Swansea should do everything to keep Gylfi Sigurdsson with them.
Swansea City’s attacking midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson has been heavily linked with a move to Everton this summer.
According to reports from The Guardian, Everton are close to signing the Iceland international, who has pulled himself out of Swansea’s pre-season tour of the United States.
Swansea have reportedly rejected an offer in the region of £40 million from Everton. They are seeking a fee of around £50 million, although a compromise can be reached.
Swansea City’s Gylfi Sigurdsson
The 27-year-old has been the most influential player for the Swans last season, with his 9 goals and 13 assists helping the club to narrowly avoid the relegation.
Former Wales striker John Hartson says that Swansea should not consider selling Sigurdsson as his departure will be an astronomical loss for the club.
“They can’t sell him, it’s as simple as that,” said Hartson, as quoted by Wales Online. “Paul Clement wants players in his team that will fight for the shirt, which Sigurdsson has always done.
“But if he goes to Paul Clement – if he hasn’t already – and says ‘I want to play for Everton’, then they’ll have a decision to make.
“That, for me, is the only way Sigurdsson should leave, if he actually tells the club he wants out.
“In terms of losing him, it would be an astronomical loss. He was instrumental in Swansea staying up last season.
He adds that the only way Swansea should consider selling him is if the player tells the manager that he wants to join Everton.
Hartson also adds that the price quoted for him “really doesn’t matter” as his worth to the club is even greater. He warns Swansea cannot think of staying up next season by losing their best player.
“You can’t keep losing your best players every season and think you’ll be able to stay in the Premier League.
“So the only way they can allow him to leave is if Sigurdsson actually tells the club he wants to move on. Otherwise, he can’t be sold, it’s as simple as that.”
Swansea City’s Gylfi Sigurdsson in action
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