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Paul Clement hints at Gylfi Sigurdsson departure amid Everton transfer link

Swansea's Gylfi Sigurdsson (REUTERS)
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Swansea manager Paul Clement hints at losing star player Gylfi Sigurdsson.

According to reports from The Liverpool Echo, Everton are closing in on Swansea City’s midfielder, Gylfi Sigurdsson.

The 27-year-old enjoyed a fantastic 2016/17 campaign where he scored nine goals and assisted 13 times for the Swans, helping them to avoid relegation.

However, Swansea manager, Paul Clement has hinted that Sigurdsson could be sold in the summer, saying the club looking into the business side of football as well.

Swansea City's Gylfi SigurdssonSwansea City’s Gylfi Sigurdsson

Sigurdsson played the second half of Wednesday’s pre-season friendly defeat at Barnet, and after the match, Clement said that although he would want him stay, the club could look to do business, provided the offer is right.

“I have made it very clear I want him to stay here, and the fans and owners want that. But ultimately, there’s a business side to football as well,” said Clement, as quoted by The Liverpool Echo.

A host of Premier League clubs have shown interest in the Iceland international, but it is Everton who have followed up the interest with a concrete offer.

According to reports from Sky Sports, Everton have had a £40 million bid rejected for the player, with Swansea holding out for £50 million.

The Liverpool Echo reports that the two clubs will meet in the middle with an offer in the region of £45 million plus add ons that would suit all parties.

Swansea City's Gylfi Sigurdsson in actionSwansea City’s Gylfi Sigurdsson in action