Sevilla: 1 sale to close 3 signings

Rubén Vargas is close to leaving as a Sevilla FC player, with negotiations for his transfer to Olympiacos for approximately 15 million euros with variables. The departure of the 28-year-old winger would allow the club to address up to three new signings before the market closes, with a striker being a priority for Luis García Plaza.

The negotiation has reached a crucial stage after the Greek club intensified their interest. Olympiacos initially offered around 12 million, while Sevilla reduced their initial asking price from 20 million to close to 15 million.

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Rubén Vargas can finance three signings for Sevilla FC

The sale of Rubén Vargas would directly impact Sevilla FC's planning. After completing the registration of the eight signings made during the summer, the club has room to add a striker, but selling the Swiss player would significantly broaden their options.

The striker is precisely the priority for Luis García Plaza. The coach aims to have another '9' to bolster the attack and have the option to start with two forwards.

With the income from Vargas, the sports management could make two more signings. The plan includes recruiting a winger to replace him and a midfielder capable of playing in front of the defense.

The player's sporting value also explains the negotiations. Vargas signed with Sevilla until 2029 after arriving in January 2025 from Augsburg, contributing 5 goals and 7 assists in 36 LaLiga matches with the team from Nervión.

Bologna enters the operation for Rubén Vargas

The scenario has changed in the last few hours with the involvement of Bologna. The Serie A club inquired about Rubén Vargas while his agreement with Olympiacos was in progress, a competition that could strengthen Sevilla's position in the negotiation for the 15 million euros they aim to achieve.

The Italian option emerges as the Greek club continues working on finalizing the signing. Vargas had already expressed his intention to leave, and Luis García Plaza opted to exclude him from the squad traveling to San Mamés because of his imminent departure.

Another potential sale to boost Sevilla's financial margin would be that of Lucien Agoumé. The midfielder has garnered interest amounts above 25 million euros, although his departure is currently a less progressed possibility compared to Vargas.

Sevilla faces the final stretch with room to decide

The potential exits of Adrià Pedrosa and Fabio Cardoso are still being considered, which would further clear salary space. The sporting director, José Ignacio Navarro, confirmed this week that both players could leave the team, and the club continues to work on fine-tuning the squad before September 1.

The strong start in LaLiga, with two wins in the first two matches, allows Sevilla to negotiate without compromising their immediate sporting needs.

The next few hours will determine the fate of Rubén Vargas. While Olympiacos is well advanced in the negotiation, Bologna's involvement opens a second avenue and may bring the operation closer to the 15 million euros needed for Sevilla to secure the striker, winger, and midfielder they aim to add before the deadline.

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