Spanish side Sevilla are closing targeting Mohammed Salisu as they weigh up a  possible move for the defender.

The eagle eyed talent spotter Monchi has begun to follow Mohammed Salisu, the great revelation of Real Valladolid so far this season.

The 20-year-old center back has gone from the periphery to becoming one of the revelations for Real Valladolid this season.

Mohammed Salisu's meteoric rise has made everyone forget about Fernando Calero who was a pillar for Valladolid last season .

It is not surprising that several teams are following the Ghanaian, including Sevilla, who are prepared to pay his moderate  12 million euros release clause.

Asked if Salisu was prepared to make the leap to the Hispanic team, Fran Castaño, the man who discovered Salisu says: "What surprises me most about him is that he always needs challenges to grow and that, until now, he has always overcome.

He is not afraid of the challenge, for that reason he will not stop making the leap. "he said.