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Matt Grimes has been Swansea's club captain since being appointed by Steve Cooper in 2019 Matt Grimes is poised to complete a move to Coventry City after the Sky Blues agreed a deal for the midfielder with Swansea City. Coventry have had a bid for Grimes accepted after Swansea's club captain made it clear to the Welsh club that he wanted the move to the CBS Arena. Grimes is expected to sign a long-term contract at Coventry, with Swansea's hierarchy ruling out the idea of matching the terms being offered by their Championship rivals when news of their interest first emerged last week. Grimes, who will be 30 this summer, is Swansea's highest-paid player and signed a new deal at the Swansea. com Stadium last August. There are suggestions his move to Coventry could be worth up to £4m to Swansea including various add-ons. Grimes said his farewells at the Swansea training ground on Tuesday, with his move to Coventry expected to be completed at some point this week. But it remains to be seen whether he will officially be a Coventry player in time for their league game at - of all places - Swansea this Saturday. Coventry's interest in Grimes was first reported by BBC Sport Wales on Monday, with two offers for the former Exeter City youngster rejected before they returned with a third bid which looks like securing the first signing of Frank Lampard's reign. Grimes has been a model of consistency for Swansea since establishing himself in the first team following the club's relegation from the Premier League in 2018. In all he has made 333 appearances for the Swans, scoring 16 goals, since joining from Exeter for £1. 75m a decade ago this month. Coventry are 12th in the Championship, four points better off than Swansea, having won three successive league games. Grimes' departure increases the pressure on Swansea to bolster their squad in the mid-season transfer, with head coach Luke Williams hoping a number of new recruits will arrive before Monday night's transfer deadline. Swansea City officials have received 'death threats' Latest Swansea City news, analysis and fan views Champions League: Build-up to 18 games on final day of group phase Hamilton crashes Ferrari in pre-season testing Fire at Etihad Stadium before Champions League game Chiwetel Ejiofor reflects on his life and career The BAFTA-winning actor shares the advice he would give to his younger self The Gladiators have returned, tougher than ever A new generation of superhumans take on brave contenders in the ultimate test of speed and strength Investigating the sizzling science of cooking oils Are more expensive ones better for your health? The classic reality show starring Paris Hilton Can jet setters Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie give up their A-list lifestyles? How Mbappe & Bellingham sparked Real Madrid's resurgence Six players to watch out for in the Six Nations How Van Dijk surprised Liverpool manager Slot Why are Australia so much better than England? Why it will take Villa time to achieve Emery's real Champions League aim Mc Ilroy 'three goals' from career satisfaction In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week Will Ireland author a first Six Nations three-peat? What happens when managers publicly criticise their own players? 'A sheep to the slaughter' - Odemwingie's famous drive to QPR. Video'A sheep to the slaughter' - Odemwingie's famous drive to QPR What is carbon monoxide rebreathing and why is cycling trying to ban it? Are we in a golden age of the Six Nations? 'Sinner will be one of greatest players we've ever seen' The father-son dynasties powering England's future 'It was never if, just when' - Keys' journey to Slam glory I love the dark places - new England captain Aldcroft Cole Palmer - made in the Caribbean How Hyrox became the latest sporting craze © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.