Luke Williams' glowing endorsement as Coventry City push to complete Matt Grimes transfer
Many Coventry City fans are excited about the prospect of Swansea captain Matt Grimes joining the CBS Arena this week.
The Sky Blues are understood to have tabled a third bid for the experienced player, having had two initial approaches turned down, and it’s hoped a fee can be agreed and the move to the Midlands completed this week.
The 29-year-old midfielder has earned rave reviews from Swans fans over his ten years at the South Wales club while current manager Luke Williams recently provided a glowing endorsement of the player who said only last month that his “unbelievable” skipper is “in a class of his own.”
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Speaking after Grimes had hit a fine finish – his second goal of the season – to earn the Swans a point in a 1-1 draw with Luton Town at Kenilworth Road in December, Williams said: “The important thing is to never take him for granted, which is easy to do when he is ever-present.”
Grimes, who has played over 300 games for the club, is a special talent, according to his manager, who added: “He’s an amazing player and an amazing captain and he adds incredible quality.”
Williams said that Grimes’ goal and his contribution at Kenilworth Road last month summed him up as a player, having been a mainstay for the Swans since signing for the club in 2015 from Exeter City.
“The finish [for his goal] is something right out of the very top drawer,” he said. “He slams that ball on the move on a very tough pitch.
“Please don’t take him for granted, he’s unbelievable. As good as the goal was, he covered a counter-attack against an incredibly athletic substitute in the 95th minute. He’s in a class of his own for me.”
