Friday, 28th March, 2014
Spanish giants Sevilla are checking up on Japan international Hiroshi Kiyotake ahead of a potential summer swoop.
The 24-year-old, who was chased by English outfit Aston Villa last summer, currently plies his trade in Germany's Bundesliga with 1.FC Nurnberg.
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According to Spanish daily AS, Sevilla have sent scouts to check on Kiyotake's progress in Franconia and initial reports have been positive.
The Japan star is thought to have attracted Los Rojiblancos with his versatility and set-piece taking ability.
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However, Sevilla could have difficulty offering a sum which Nurnberg would find tempting enough to part with Kiyotake for.
The Bundesliga side are thought to want around €8m to consider selling the 24-year-old.
The attacking midfielder-cum-forward joined Nurnberg in 2012.
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