Everton, Newcastle and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly battling for Malaga forward Sandro Ramirez.
Malaga forward Sandro shoots
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague has told Sky Sports that Malaga’s Sandro Ramirez will see what happens with Atletico Madrid’s transfer ban before deciding his future.
Sandro, 21, emerged from Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy following a 2009 move from hometown club Las Palmas, and he hit seven goals in 32 games for the La Liga giants.
However, Barca allowed Sandro to leave last summer, and he moved on to Malaga in a switch that has ultimately changed his career for the better.
Sandro has played regularly for Malaga, making 29 La Liga appearances, and he has thrived in that playing time with an impressive 14 goals and three assists.
The Spaniard is now, unsurprisingly, attracting major interest ahead of the summer transfer window, with The Independent reporting that Everton believe they will beat Tottenham to his signature.
Everton manager Ronald Koeman (L) and Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino
Newcastle are also allegedly keen on Sandro, and Malaga have little protection given that his release clause is a measly £5million; a bargain price for any Premier League club.
Now, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague has been asked for the latest on Sandro’s situation, and he admitted to Sky Sports that there are three Premier League clubs in the race for his signature – presumably Everton, Newcastle and Tottenham.
Guillem Balague
Balague did though add that Sandro wants to wait and see what happens regarding Atletico Madrid’s transfer ban, with Diego Simeone’s men attempting to have their summer and winter transfer embargoes lifted.
“He is linked to five clubs, three of them in the Premier League,” said Balague. “He is a player that has definitely caught the attention of many. Atletico Madrid want him as well so he will see what happens with their transfer ban,” he added.
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