Sevilla sound confident about beating Arsenal to securing the services of Monchi after club president Jose Castro confirmed discussions are taking place with the renowned sporting director.
Castro detailed the talks on Friday, per Dan Sansom of Sky Sports: "Sevilla now need a sporting director and we have looked for the best, and the best is Monchi. Our conversations go well with him. The conversations have been very positive."
Bringing Monchi back to Sevilla would be a coup for Castro. It would also disrupt Arsenal's plans, as the Gunners are taking steps to hire the 50-year-old:
John CrossArsenal have offered Monchi a three year contract worth £2.