Sevilla continues to rebuild under new manager Francisco Javier Garcia Pimienta. Four signings (Chidera Ejuke, Peque Fernandez, Albert Sambi Lokonga and Saul Niguez) have been made, but many more are desired – sporting director Victor Orta will be in charge of finding the right players.
Someone that Sevilla have shown interest in the last few months is Sergio Arribas. Los Nervionenses would have hoped that Almeria's relegation from La Liga at the end of the season would reduce the 22-year-old's asking price, but unfortunately for them, it didn't.
According to AS Diary, Almeria are asking €20 million to sell Arribas, who scored nine goals and registered 13 assists in La Liga last season. This figure is so high in part because Real Madrid would have to pay 50% of the transfer fee received from the Andalusians, as a result of the agreement between the two clubs last summer.
Seville they simply cannot afford this amount, especially given their ongoing financial problems. It would be a surprise if Almeria accepted any offer for Arribas this summer, meaning he will surely stay for the season in Segunda.
