Sevilla are attempting to convince Celtic's Luis Palma to avoid a permanent move to Lech Poznan and join them this summer.
Estadio Deportivo report that the Spanish side Despite Celtic's agreement with Lech Poznan, Palma are working to keep him as an option for the summer transfer window.
loan deal in permanent exit
Luis Palma has been impressing on loan at Lech Poznan this season, with eight goals and nine assists in 41 appearances in all competitions so far.
The belief is that the Polish side is 'almost certain' Exercising a €4m option to purchase the 26-year-old on a permanent basis from Celtic. They'll either keep it, or sell it for a quick, easy profit.
But Sevilla are looking to intervene. Nervion officials are still attempting to convince the Honduran player to join them. They want him to put pressure on Celtic to accept Leitch's offer.
He has also targeted the winger. And director of football Antonio Cordon is now attempting to stop a permanent move from happening. He is trying to convince Palma to go to Spain.
a complementary option
Sevilla see a lot of value in this deal. Luis Palma can act as a complementary option to Ruben Vargas. Or, if it is sold as a higher-capacity replacement. It's a win-win.
The current asking price is also not beyond their capacity. Of course, that is assuming that Celtic will sell for the same price they have agreed with Lech Poznan. There can be debate on this.
Sevilla will not make any definitive moves until their La Liga position is secure. Planning a top flight is a very different idea from planning a second flight. But the club hierarchy have plans in place that would allow him to move on if needed.
One positive is that there is room for a Celtic winger. He will occupy a non-EU roster spot, but Sevilla have room to add him. Thus, the foundation stone has been laid.
Now they are trying to persuade him to ignore Lake Poznan, return to Celtic Park this summer and move back to La Liga. Of course, that's assuming they're in La Liga.
