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Report: West Ham keen on Gylfi Sigurdsson but Everton favourite to sign him

Swansea's Gylfi Sigurdsson (REUTERS)
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West Ham United are keen on Swansea City’s midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson but Everton are favourites to sign him.

According to the Daily Star, a trio of Premier League clubs – Leicester City, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United – are keen on signing Swansea City’s Gylfi Sigurdsson.

However, it is Everton who are in the driving seat to sign the Iceland international.

Sigurdsson, 27, enjoyed an outstanding 2016/17 Premier League campaign, where his 9 goals and 13 assists helped Swansea avoid relegation.

Swansea City's Gylfi Sigurdsson looks dejectedSwansea City’s Gylfi Sigurdsson looks dejected

While Swansea would like the midfielder to stay with them for the upcoming season, they could be tempted to do business for around £40 million.

A player of his calibre would add significant quality to the first team squad, and which is why West Ham are keen to bring him to the London Stadium.

However, the Daily Star claims that Everton are leading the race for his signature, with the player keen to link up with Ronald Koeman and his new look squad at Goodison Park.

Everton have had a £27 million opening bid rejected by Swansea for the midfielder. However, the report claims that the Toffees are hopeful of signing him in their second attempt.

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