Bologna ‘to rival’ Olympiacos for Rubén Vargas in late Sevilla talks | OneFootball

Olympiacos are in advanced talks with Sevilla over Swiss winger Rubén Vargas, but Bologna have emerged late in the window to reshape the picture.

Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Bologna have entered the race as Sevilla and Olympiacos moved forward, with the Serie A side seeking cover amid a possible Jonathan Rowe departure that has attracted Atalanta. It remains to be seen how far Bologna will go or whether there is time to close a deal, with Olympiacos currently ahead.

Bologna’s arrival could aid Sevilla’s position. Olympiacos are offering around 15 million euros, so the Italians would need to come close to that to change the landscape. A second bidder could spark a contest if the interest proves serious.

Vargas is central to Sevilla’s financial planning. His sale would create room to register up to three further signings, compared with only one at present without more exits. The priorities are a second striker, then a winger and a pivot.

Sales of Akor Adams, Djibril Sow and Juanlu Sánchez have brought in close to 30 million euros, which could rise with Vargas. If he goes for about 15 million euros, receipts would near 45 million, widening scope to finish the squad.

A decision that looked Greece-bound now has a new suitor. The next steps depend on whether Bologna turn interest into an offer that can compete with Olympiacos.

Source: La Colina De Nervion

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