Rennes president Nicolas Holveck says they “have done everything to convince” Real Valladolid’s Mohammed Salisu to join the Ligue 1 side, but the defender has turned them down while opting for a possible Premier League move.
Manchester United, Everton and Southampton are reportedly targeting the Ghanaian who has two years left on his Valladolid contract.
Football-Espana, recently reported Salisu was headed for Ligue 1 after Rennes had agreed to meet his €12m release clause, but the defender changed his mind.
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Rennes had tried to entice the defender with the prospect of playing Champions League football next season.