Rennes president Nicolas Holveck has revealed that Ghanaian defender Mohammed Salisu has his heart set on a move to the Premier League hence rejecting move to Rennes.

Salisu has emerged as one the promising players in the world following his wonderful output for Real Valladolid in the Spanish La liga.

The defender has caught the attention of several European clubs including Rennes who were close to securing his signature.

Several clubs in the Premier League including Everton, Southampton and Manchester United have all shown interest in signing him.

But Nicholas Holvech in an interview with French newspaper revealed the former African Talent Academy player prefers a move to the English top flight.

“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,” Holveck told Foot Mercat.

“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.”