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Reports in Spain suggest Sevilla are closing in on a deal to sign midfielder Roque Mesa from Swansea City.

Swansea have denied accepting any offer for the Spaniard, and insist no deals will be completed until a new manager has been appointed as they continue to work towards bringing in Graham Potter.

But part of Mesa’s loan deal with Sevilla - which saw him spend the second half of last term back in his homeland - included the option for the La Liga outfit to seal a permanent deal this summer for a fee believed to be around £7million, plus add-ons.

And several reports claim Sevilla are ready to sign off on a move to meet that asking price and keep Mesa at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, stating negotiations are under way.

Paco Gallardo, part of Sevilla’s recruitment team, told ABCdesevilla : “The attitude that Roque Mesa has had with us has been splendid.

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“It fulfils all the profiles we want. A player with desire, with hope, humility, with quality.

“Footballers with these characteristics are the ones we want to have in our side. We would like him to be with us, but it is something that is still to be finalised.

“Once the coach is here, we will be able to continue advancing in the remaining matters so that Roque (Mesa) can be a Sevilla player.”

Swansea forked out £11million for Mesa last summer, bringing him to the Liberty Stadium from Las Palmas.

But he struggled to adjust in a struggling side and - following the sacking of Paul Clement - was quickly deemed surplus to requirements by Carlos Carvalhal.

He moved to Sevilla in January, and struggled for game time there.

But the departure of manager Vincenzo Montella paved the way for him to be heavily involved over the closing weeks of the season, featuring in their final five fixtures.

Sevilla have since appointed Pablo Machin as manager, and he is said to have given the green light to move ahead with their recruitment plans, including the acquisition of Mesa.