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Sevilla's director of football, Joaquín Caparrós, has claimed that Roque Mesa's move to the Andalusian capital may now not be confirmed until July.

The midfielder, who's spent the last six months on loan with the La Liga outfit, was thought to be on the brink of making his stay permanent, with some reports even suggesting that it could be finalised by the end of this week.

However, Caparrós, who briefly took up the role of interim manager at the club following the sacking of Vincenzo Montella back in April, has revealed there are still some details to finalise before Mesa's permanent stay at the club can be confirmed.

According to El Correo , he said: “Everything is more or less arranged, [the deal is] very close. We have talked to him and the other party is missing in this type of operation, that is, his club.

"It will probably become official in July."

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Reports in Spain suggest the delay has most likely come down to a disagreement over the fee, which was initially agreed as €7million.

But Swansea's relegation from the Premier League means Sevilla are keen to lower that price, although given the attitude shown during the pursuits of Alfie Mawson and Jordan Ayew , it's clear that any deal is likely to be done on City's terms.

Nevertheless, Mesa still looks highly likely to be on his way.

Another player that seems destined for a departure this summer is Wilfried Bony, with reports suggesting the Ivorian has now been offered to Turkish giants Besiktas.

Bony had previously been offered to Besiktas's bitter rivals Fenerbahce back in April , only for the club to reportedly pass on a move due to his recent struggles with injury.

Previous suggestions had pointed to a possible permanent deal for the striker, but this latest report claims Swansea are keen on a season-long loan deal with an initial fee of €3million.

Meanwhile, Leeds United may well have cooled their interest in Kyle Bartley.

According to Yorkshire Evening Post writer Phil Hay, a move could well still be on the cards later in the summer, but it's not particularly clear if new boss Marcelo Bielsa is keen on bringing the defender to Elland Road.

Finally, former Swans striker Tammy Abraham could be tempted on a move to the Championship with Frank Lampard and Derby County, according to former England international Dean Ashton.

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Writing for The Sun, Ashton said: "They [Derby] ran out of steam towards the end of last season, stumbling into the play-offs and paid a hefty price.

"They lacked spark, energy, that extra five per cent which could have made all the difference as they lost in their play-off clash with Fulham.

"How about Tammy Abraham? Yes, he has admirers in the Premier League after spending last season on loan at Swansea form Chelsea, but he could be tempted to work under Lampard.

"And he’d be back in a league where he bagged 23 goals in 41 appearances for Bristol City a couple of years ago."

Swansea take on the Rams on December 1 at Pride Park.