Sevilla join Real Betis in race for €20 million Barcelona winger, player open to loan exit

As we enter the final days of the summer transfer window, Barcelona are set to be a hubbub of late activity with several incomings and outgoings expected.

One player who appears likely to leave in the coming days is young winger Ez Abde.

The 21-year-old is keen on playing regularly and was reportedly disappointed by not getting any minutes against Villarreal this past Sunday.

As such, his future remains open, and now journalist Alonso Rivero is reporting that Sevilla have entered the race to sign Abde.

Sevilla, Real Betis to go head-to-head

Indeed, Sevilla are understood to have identified the Barcelona youngster as an option to replace star winger Luis Ocampos, who is a subject of transfer interest from Fulham.

However, Los Nervionenses might have to stave off competition from local rivals Real Betis, who have been on the trail of Abde for a long time now.

Indeed, Manuel Pellegrini’s side have set their sights on the 21-year-old Moroccan for a while, with new sporting director Ramon Planes an admirer, having signed the winger at Barcelona.

The report adds that Betis would be willing to pay €10 million to Barcelona in exchange for 50% of Abde’s rights.

Barcelona want €20 million

However, it is stated that if Abde decides to leave, Barcelona would prefer that he leave permanently and would seek a transfer fee of €20 million for the Moroccan attacker.

Abde, for his part, is open to a departure as he is unsure about his game-time despite Xavi giving assurances that he will have a vital role.

But, the winger and his entourage are understood to be pushing for a loan departure rather than a permanent exit from the Catalan club.

As such, the matter could drag on the last few hours of the transfer market and it remains to be seen how the situation resolves and where Abde ends up.