Ukranian playmaker Yevhen Konoplyanka looks set to disappoint Premier League suitors Stoke City and Liverpool in favour of a move to Spanish side Sevilla.

A move to Europa League Champions Sevilla seemed unlikely only several days ago, as the Sevillistas appeared to give up on waiting for Konoplyanka's decision, however, club president Jose Castro told fans renewing their season tickets that the 25-year old would soon be signing for the Andalusian side.

Konoplyanka was being watched by Premier League duo Liverpool and Stoke Cas well as Atletico Madrid, but appears to have been swayed by the availability of Champions League football next season and a potential starring role, after the departure of last season's talisman Carlos Bacca to AC Milan.