Leon Britton insists 'bargain' Joe Allen is a vastly better player than when the pair were Swansea teammates.
Britton and Allen will meet again when the Swans face Stoke in the Premier League on Monday, 31 October.
Allen has scored for the Potters in his last four league games and veteran Britton said it is no surprise to those who watched his development.
"He seems to have settled in very well. Stoke have got themselves a bargain in Joe," said 34-year-old Britton.
"He's scored a lot of goals for Stoke, but it's no surprise to the people who know him.