Swansea City boss Steve Cooper believes Andre Ayew's good form is a return on investment for his speculated £80,000 weekly wage.
The Ghana captain is enjoying a purple patch of form, having registered six goals in 12 Championship outings for the club so far this term.
He was heavily linked to a host of clubs during the summer transfer window but his high wages reportedly proved a stumbling block.
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"I’ve always felt that [he's worth his wages]," said Cooper, according to Dai Sport, responding when asked whether he felt the 30-year-old, who returned from a short injury lay-off with a crucial equaliser in midweek's 1-1 draw with Sheffield Wednesday, is proving his worth.