Transfer market Malaga shot-stopper wanted by Andalusians

Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa is reportedly high on Sevilla's shortlist this summer.

As the domestic season draws to a close, agents and coaches begin to look ahead to the summer and what business they can conclude.

The European Championships, Copa America and later the Olympic games is likely to have an impact on the timing of transfers.

Malaga have already started work on their off-season business with sporting director Francesc Arnau having closed deals for Jonny and Michael Santos.

However the club may well lose players this summer and the most high-profile exit could well be that of goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa.

MARCA understands that Sevilla hold a significant interest in the Mexican stopper and that said interest is so strong, Malaga is already aware of Sevilla's plans.

In public Sevilla are not necessarily looking for a goalkeeper however it is believed Sergio Rico will be sold this summer with the young Spanish keeper having suitors in the Premier League.

Should Rico leave and Ochoa arrive, the plan would be to have David Soria take the starting position and Ochoa be a reliable backup.

His contract with Malaga is set to expire in June 2017 so this summer would be the club's last opportunity to cash in on an asset they signed for nothing two years ago.

Ochoa leaving would also free up a vitally important non-EU player slot in Malaga's squad.

The Mexican is nonetheless believed to be very comfortable in Malaga and is aware that his playing time in Seville would likely be restricted to European competition.

Given the necessity to sell Rico first, it is likely that once a deal is agreed between the two clubs, the transfer wouldn't go through until after the European Championships.

Malaga face a stressful start to their summer with 11 of their players seeing their contracts expire in June.

However the club has moved to ensure they will not lose either Duda or Weligton with both players expected to make official a one-year extension in the coming days.