Nantes have 'called off' transfer negotiations with Cardiff City over a deal for striker Emiliano Sala, according to reports in France.

Several French media outlets, including Ouest-France , are reporting that Cardiff's offer of €15million (£13million) has been rejected by the Ligue 1 side.

It is reported that they want a figure nearer €22million for the 28-year-old forward.

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Sala has 18 months remaining on his Nantes contract and met Bluebirds officials on Monday evening for "constructive talks".

After initially being wary of a move to Cardiff, reports emerged that the Argentine striker was keen to move, before this latest snag.

The French media report said: "According to our information, FC Nantes has closed the negotiations with the Welsh club. Currently 17th in the Premier League, Cardiff had made for several weeks, Emiliano Sala, 12 goals in Ligue 1 since the beginning of the season, his priority.

"The player, involved in 50 per cent of Canaris goals this season (two assists in addition to these achievements) even went to visit the facilities of the club and spoke with coach Neil Warnock, Monday afternoon."