Sevilla have been dealt a massive blow after Konoplyanka has claimed that he only wants to move to a Premier League side, despite many reports claiming the winger was more or else confirmed to play in La Liga next season.

The AS say there was supposed to be a meeting with the representatives of the player and Sevilla, however after the statement Konoplyanka made in an interview with Futbol 1, it’s very unlikely he’ll be playing for the Spanish side.

My priority is to play in England. That’s where I want to continue my career and I will achieve Clubs perhaps meet with the Dnipro, but I can only say what I do. – Konoplyanka

He also later on claimed there were ‘many lies’ online, and saying to not read into these reports. Before the Europa League final, he also said he was sorry that he did not join Liverpool.

“I am sorry I didn’t join Liverpool when they wanted me but this Europa League final will help me get over that!” – Konoplyanka (Sportske Novosti)

Konoplyanka has been linked with Liverpool for the past year and a half, and was inches away from joining the club in January 2014 before his proposed move fell through. Everything was reportedly done, however Dnipro’s owner, apparently, refused to sign the papers. Could we finally see him in a Red shirt?

Personally, I really want him. He’s an excellent player and had a superb 2013/2014 season, scoring a total of 13 goals and assisting 9. The forward can play wide on the left or up front.

Stoke and Tottenham have also been linked with the 25-year-old.