As Brentford continue to be named as the main contenders for the signing of Assane Diao, Spanish outlet AS shares the latest on the player’s situation today.
Their report highlights that the 18-year-old has been drawing some ‘focus’ from the market, and that’s actually good for Real Betis.
The La Liga side want to reinforce their squad in January and need some money for it. With not many players expected to receive offers, Diao is expected to be their main asset.
Brentford are said to be ‘leading the way’ for the signing, just as reported by the Spanish press in the past few weeks.
AS highlights that Diao’s release clause is worth €30m, and claims the Bees actually want to pay a little less to get the transfer done.
Betis seem to be rubbing their hands at the idea of getting that money, as they have the ‘plan’ of using that with the reinforcements.
Diao, who has four goals in 20 appearances for Betis this season, is valued by Transfermarkt at €15m, and we shall see how much Brentford will put on the table to get the deal done.
