Leeds United, Sunderland and AFC Bournemouth 'spoken to' over £8.7m deal for Sevilla winger Ruben Vargas
Leeds United, Sunderland and AFC Bournemouth have reportedly been contacted over the possibility of signing Sevilla’s Ruben Vargas.
The 27-year-old only made the move to Sevilla in January, ending his lengthy association with German outfit FC Augsburg.
He has since registered five goals and five assists in 24 outings, although is already being linked with a move away from Spain.
Leeds have been credited with interest in the Swiss wideman, who has played with Whites star Noah Okafor at international level.
There has also been talk of interest from Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa and Newcastle United.
Ruben Vargas latest
According to TEAMtalk, intermediaries have held talks with Leeds, Sunderland and Bournemouth as they look to broker a move to England.
The report has suggested Vargas could be available for as little as €10m (£8.7m), a relatively modest fee given his pedigree.
Leeds and Sunderland are said to be open to the idea of bolstering their attack, while Bournemouth are thought to be checking out potential replacements for Antoine Semenyo.
Leeds United’s transfer stance
Although the Whites are reportedly open to signing a winger or attacking midfielder, the recruitment of another number nine is said to be a higher priority.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is flourishing at Elland Road but with Lukas Nmecha injured and Joel Piroe out of favour, there is little competition.
Daniel Farke’s switch to a 3-5-2 has heightened the need for forward depth and it now remains to be seen whether another frontman is secured.
On the outgoings front, Farke is thought to be keen on retaining first-team players. Despite Piroe’s lack of action, reports have indicated the Dutchman will be kept beyond the winter window deadline.
Marauding right-back Jayden Bogle has been linked with Everton, although it has been suggested a stay at Elland Road is more likely than a move to Merseyside.