Premier League clubs circling around Sevilla centre-back Loïc Badé | OneFootball

A handful of Premier League clubs are showing an interest in Sevilla centre-back Loïc Badé (25), according to Foot Mercato. The 2024 Europa League winner with the Rojiblancos is reportedly a priority signing for AFC Bournemouth and Sunderland. The Cherries are in the market for a centre-back in the wake of Dean Huijsen’s move to Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Illia Zabarnyi could also be on his way out of the Vitality Stadium amid interest from PSG.

The former Nottingham Forest centre-back is also greatly valued by Sunderland Director of Football Florent Ghisolfi, who signed him from Le Havre to RC Lens. Ghisolfi reportedly also tried to land the France international during his brief spell as Roma’s Sporting Director. Another Premier League side has reportedly shown an interest in Badé in Aston Villa, who will need a centre-back following Axel Disasi’s return to Chelsea. The Villains submitted a €26m bid in the winter.

Outside the Premier League, Foot Mercato adds that Villarreal and Marseille continue to monitor Loïc Badé. The 25-year-old is tied with Sevilla FC over a contract set to expire in 2029. The Liga side would commend a €30m transfer fee for the centre-back who impressed for his Les Bleus debut against Germany in the Nations League 3rd place game.

GFFN | Bastien Cheval