The talented winger has decided to join Southampton after an offer worth €25 million was accepted by Stade Rennes earlier today.
French Ligue 1 outfit Stade Rennes accepted a last-minute offer from English Premier League duo Everton and Southampton for the acquisition of Kamaldeen Sulemana on the transfer deadline day.
The 20-year-old has agreed personal terms with the Saint Mary's Stadium outfit and given green light for the switch on permanent basis in the coming hours.
Sulemana is scheduled to fly to England to undergo a mandatory medical examination to seal a sensational move to the English club after declining a move to Everton.
Sulemana is leaving the Roahzon Stadion outfit in this transfer window on permanent basis due to limited playing time at the club under Bruno Genesio.
Earlier today L’Équipe reported that Rennes have accepted offers from Everton and Southampton for Ghanaian forward Kamaldeen Sulemana (20). The transfer fee is expected to be around €25m – the player now has to choose between the two Premier League sides.
Everton became the third club to enter the race for Sulemana, competing with Southampton and PSV for the Ghana international’s signing. PSV had made an offer of €15m, which could potentially have risen to €17m with add-ons, while Southampton had put forward a bid worth €20m.
Everton’s verbal bid was reportedly set at €19m, although Rennes had set their asking price at €25m after buying the forward from Nordsjaelland for €15m a year and a half ago. Sulemana’s desire was to leave, although it remained to be seen whether Rennes’ valuation would be met.
Since making the move to France, the wide man had scored six goals and four assists in 47 appearances, finding the net only once this term.
