Ghana winger Kamaldeen Sulemana is set to join Premier League side Southampton according to reports.
Suleman has been heavily linked with the Blues of late but will join the Saints, ‘barring a last-minute twist’.
That’s according to L’Équipe, despite Everton also agreeing a deal with Rennes for the services of the 20-year-old.
Southampton have full agreement with Rennes for Kamaldeen Sulemana, fee close to €25m — understand player has decided to join Southampton over Everton & Leipzig ????⚪️???? #SaintsFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 31, 2023
All parties working to get the deal sealed now, first called by @lequipe. pic.twitter.com/BqCn4qYQBf
This news will come as a blow to Sean Dyche, who will be keen to add attacking options to his squad as the transfer deadline approaches.
The Black Stars player has agreed to join The Saints per the report and will complete the move before the transfer window ends.
Kamaldeen Sulemana is set to join @Southampton according to latest reports after both bids from Everton and Southampton were accepted by Rennes.
— Herbert Boakye Yiadom ???????? (@BoakyeHerbert) January 31, 2023
Agent Salisu at work#DeadlineDay #HERE WE GO pic.twitter.com/DcD1jkYYLq
By Herbert Boakye Yiadom