Ghanaian international Mohammed Salisu has rejected a move to Ligue 1 side Rennes while opting for a possible Premier League move, according to Nicolas Holveck.
The 21-year-old has been linked with a move to Premier League clubs including Manchester United, Everton and Southampton following his exploits in LaLiga for Real Valladolid.
Football-Espana, recently reported Salisu was headed for Ligue 1 after Rennes had agreed to meet his €12m release clause, but the defender changed his mind.
Rennes had tried to entice the defender with the prospect of playing Champions League football next season.
"We have several targets. We are on three-four players, a level higher than the Europa League. If we succeed, there will be real reinforcements. There will be ambitious recruitment whatever happens," said Holveck as per Foot Mercato.
"Salisu is currently prioritising the Premier League. Forcing a player despite agreements between clubs is something we don't necessarily want to do. We have done everything to convince him, a priority, he would like to go to the Premier League.
"We want players who want to come. This is not a reproach to Salisu, who during our discussions, seemed very sincere. He prefers an English speaking country. We're not going to force people.”
The Ghanaian, who featured in all league matches for Valladolid this season, has two years left on his contract.