Alaves seek to sign Takashi Inui but face issue with transfer fee

Deportivo Alaves, where Takashi Inui is currently on loan at, have expressed interest to to sign the midfielder on a permanent basis, Spanish newspaper as reported.

Inui, who joined Real Betis this season, could not get any game time under manager Quique Setien and opted to move on loan to Alaves in the winter. He became active at the club, where he has played 12 league matches and registered two goals so far.

According to the report, Alaves’ management is happy with the Japan international’s work and seeks to secure him as their major signing in the summer. But it seems that his transfer fee might pose a problem.

The report also stated that loanees Alex Blanco (Valencia) and Diego Rolan (Deportivo La Coruna) are unlikely to stay at the club.

Alaves have two LaLiga matches left for the season, but are out of contention for European places.

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