According to Foot Mercato, Real Betis want to sign both Denis Bouanga and Bertrand Traore amid links to Everton and Newcastle United respectively.
It’s claimed that Betis are plotting summer signings despite the global pandemic, and wingers appear to be on their radar.
Two names touted play in France right now; Saint-Etienne star Bouanga and Lyon’s Traore, with Betis potentially putting them on the left and right respectively.
Betis have worked the French market in recent years, bringing the likes of Aissa Mandi, Ryad Boudebouz, Jonas Martin, Foued Kadir, Didier Digard and Nabil Fekir.
That may mean they have strong contacts over in France, which could help them sign Bouanga and Traore to bolster their front line this summer.
Bouanga, 25, hit 12 goals and five assists for Saint-Etienne this season. Traore has become something of a misfit at Lyon, and is likely to move.
The report notes that Newcastle are keen to land Traore. The former Chelsea ace may be tempted by another crack at English football, and the Magpies would certainly be able to take on Betis if their takeover materialises.
Everton could be impacted too, as The Sunday Mirror (17th May, p63) claimed that the Toffees want to sign Bouanga in a deal worth just £8million.
Betis entering the race for both players may be a concern for the Premier League duo, with real competition emerging for the two Ligue 1 attackers.
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