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Ashley Williams is ready to complete his big money move to Everton with Swansea City set admit defeat in trying to keep hold of their captain.

The Swans skipper is close to putting pen to paper on what is thought to be a four year deal that will end an incredible eight years at the Liberty Stadium after the Toffees refused to give up on their bid to lure the Wales Euro 2016 star.

It is not clear what fee Everton have shelled out for Williams, who cemented his reputation as one of the top defenders in the Premier League following his performances on Wales' run to the European Championship semi-finals.

But it is thought Williams is on his way to Goodison Park having said his farewells at Swansea, ending weeks of speculation over his future.

As reported by WalesOnline last week, Swansea were understood to be ready to give the green light on a £10m deal that would see Williams make the move to Merseyside having first arrived in South Wales following a £400,000 move from Stockport with the club in League One.

Williams had been open to a move having been tempted by Koeman's advances and the seek of a new challenge away from his adopted home.

But the Swans then dramatically turned down Everton's official offer in a late bid to try and persuade the 31-year-old centre-back to stay.

It is thought a series of talks with Williams and club chairman Huw Jenkins were held to try and fight off Everton's move for a player who made close to 350 appearances for the Swans and helped them to two promotions, a League Cup win and European football.

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Yet, with the Toffees putting the finishing touches on an estimated £50m sale of John Stones to Manchester City, they returned with an improved offer that Swansea seem to have accepted.

It marks the end of an era at Swansea who will now go into the Premier League campaign without their captain of the past four years.

But Swansea will try and soften the blow by progressing with advanced discussions to wrap up the signing of Atletico Madrid striker Borja Baston who is set to arrive for a club record £15m following the £20.5m exit of Andre Ayew to West Ham.