Mystery deepens over Diangana fee
That Slaven Bilic has moved in on the Irons academy product appears to be a given but it appears – from two or three sources – that the fee will eventually be closer to £18 million than the widely reported £12 million.
Club insiders were coy under persistent pressure when asked to give details when questioned this morning but there seems little question that Diang is on his way.
The initial story of a £12m bid was denied by the club but it appears that with various add ons – either included or to come – the fee will be closer to £18 million.
The club refused to confirm or deny the report claiming they will not divulge confidential matters – a sure sign that a deal has been agreed although the player still has to agree personal terms.
A club insider said a deal was a long way from being done and it was not 100% that he will be leaving.
The 22-year-old player was reported to have asked for guarantees that he would be in David Moyes’ plans for first team football and see regular first-team action.
It is has been suggested that favored agent Will Salthouse is involved in the deal and that the proceeds of the sale could allow a potential bid for Brentford’s Said Benrahma who is a Salthouse client.