French Ligue 1 side, Rennes have made a formal opening offer for 21-year-old Real Valladolid central defender Mohammed Salisu.
The Ghana centre-back has been superb for the La Liga side after breaking into the first team.
Salisu has started 26 of 27 LaLiga games for Valladolid and has been a solid presence, ranking highly for aerial duels won, headed clearances and blocks.
With a reported €12m release clause, the youngster has been linked to top European clubs including Manchester United, Valencia, Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid this summer.
According to RMC Sport, Rennes have made a bid of €8m and desperate to win the race to sign the enterprising centre back despite his €12m release clause.
Salisu is yet to make a debut for Ghana senior national team, the Black Stars.