Real Betis are on the hunt for a new striker, as Borja Iglesias’ move to Bayer Leverkusen nears its completion. The 31-year-old will join the Bundesliga leaders until the end of the season, with a deal having now received the “Here we go” treatment from Fabrizio Romano.
🚨🔴⚫️ Borja Iglesias to Bayer Leverkusen, here we go! Loan deal now agreed and paperwork being prepared.
The agreement includes €8m buy option clause — not mandatory.
Iglesias will replace Boniface who’s gonna be out until April. pic.twitter.com/pZ2ZOU2h6t
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 24, 2024
Betis have been linked with Leverkusen’s Serdar Azmoun as a replacement for Iglesias, although his current loan club Roma are unwilling to end his time at the club early. As such, other options are being explored, and Relevo say that one of those being considered by club officials is Chimy Avila.
Avila is keen to leave Osasuna having fallen out of favour this season, and he has attracted interest from clubs in the Premier League, La Liga and Greece. He wants to continue in Europe, having recently turned down an offer from an unnamed MLS side.
Avila would be shrewd pickup for Real Betis. Not too long ago, he was touted for a Spain call-up after being on great form at Osasuna, and if he can reach those levels again, he’s a very good addition.
