Former Swansea City midfielder Matt Grimes has opened up about his decision to make a shock move to Coventry City despite recently buying a new house in Swansea and planning to make it his “forever home”.

Ali Maxwell of the Not The Top 20 podcast has dropped a scathing review of Swansea City and their ownership regarding the sale of Matt Grimes to Coventry City.

Express Sport understands that Swansea chiefs are weighing up moves for either Bolton Wanderers star Josh Sheehan, Barnsley man Luca Connell or Peterborough United skipper Hector Kyprianou in a bid to replace Grimes.

As statement-of-intent signings go, Matt Grimes is right up there with any The Sky Blues have made in recent years, certainly in a January transfer window.

Swansea City have been accused of undervaluing Matt Grimes as he closes in on a controversial switch to Championship rivals Coventry, while Football League World's Jack Army fan pundit has also speculated the potential reasons behind the club captain's impending departure.

Swansea City have officially parted company with skipper Matt Grimes, who has joined Championship rivals Coventry City

Coventry City have completed the signing of Swansea City midfielder Matt Grimes for an undisclosed fee on a three-and-a half-year deal. Devon-born Grimes, 29, began his career with Exeter City and joined Swansea when they were a Premier League side in 2015.