Paul Clement wants future of Tottenham target Gylfi Sigurdsson 'sorted as soon as possible'

In doubt | Gylfi Sigurdsson's future at Swansea remains uncertain
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George Elek29 July 2017

Paul Clement wants the speculation surrounding Tottenham target Gylfi Sigurdsson to be resolved "as soon as possible."

The Iceland international has reportedly attracted interest from a host of Premier League clubs, with Everton having had two bids rejected so far.

He had initially been left out of Swansea's touring party of America, but has recently returned to training regularly with the first-team.

Sigurdsson sat out Swansea's 2-0 pre-season victory at Birmingham on Saturday, with the club saying it was due to the "current transfer speculation surrounding him".

"It was decided between me and the club, and him also, that it was the best decision for everybody involved that he wouldn't take part in games at this point," Clement said after the win.

"It's not something we want and we will not be allowing to drag on right until the deadline. It is not going to the end of the window, no way.

"This is something we are going to get sorted as soon as possible.

"I have no doubt that he'll be ready for us if necessary because I've seen him working hard day in, day out.

"He'll be back training with the first team on Monday when we rejoin."

Clement also rejected any notion that Sigurdsson had asked to leave the club.

"No, he hasn't said that, but he has ambitions and I understand those ambitions," he added. "We rate him very highly and we want him to stay.

"But at the same time, if another club wants him they have to pay what the club feels is the right valuation for the player.

"We're either going to get the valuation we want which will enable us to reinvest and improve in the team, or he stays and we manage to keep a very good player."

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