Earlier today we brought you the news that Brighton and Hove Albion are pushing hard to get a deal for Leganes youngster Youssef En-Nesyri done this summer.
The Seagulls have already seen two proposals for the 22-year-old rejected but are trying to negotiate a deal that would let them avoid having to pay his €20m release clause outright.
There’s no mention of whether the two clubs have reached an agreement, but the fact he was left sitting out for the friendly speaks volumes.
En-Nesyri is a big player for the club, and they wouldn’t be leaving him out unless something was going on behind the scenes.
Perhaps that was just a cautionary move as the club are expecting an agreement at some point and don’t want to risk it.
