Swansea captain anticipating Sigurdsson departure

It was reported earlier in the week that the Iceland international had requested to speak with Ronald Koeman's side, leading to him being left out of the squad for Swansea's 2-0 victor over Birmingham on Saturday.

Speaking to 'BBC Radio 5 Live', Britton was full of praise for the midfield talisman, saying: 'His stats last year in terms of assists and goals, you'd think he'd be playing for one of the clubs in the top half of the table.'

Though the veteran admitted that he expects to see the player move on this summer.

'He's a big influence in the top end of the pitch for us, but unfortunately the club we're at, Swansea, when the bigger teams come calling it is hard to keep him,' he explained.

'The club have stood firm. By all accounts they've said they want £50m. I don't know if it's going to get done. I think Everton have maybe offered £40-45m so I think there'll be some movement now and Gylfi will go.'

Nevertheless, Britton is hoping that he will be able to call Sigurdsson his team-mate for at least one more season.

'You never know, things can change overnight so you live in hope that he will stay,' he said.

Will Sigurdsson get his move? We shall see.