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Estudiantes de la Plata striker Mariano Pavone's agent claims Real Betis have made a move to sign the Argentina international.

Udinese and Atalanta have been linked with moves for Pavone, 24, but Betis appear to have jumped to the head of the queue.

Pavone's agent, Hugo Issa, revealed his client's preference is for a move to La Liga.

"It would be perfect because the boy is hoping for a move to Spain," Issa told the Argentine press.

"Our job now is to convince Estudiantes to reach a deal with the Spanish side."

Betis have played down speculation regarding player recruitment, preferring instead to concentrate on the here and now of avoiding relegation from the Spanish top flight.

Director Angel Marin said: "Our sole objective at the moment is to avoid relegation and after that there'll be time to negotiate contracts."

Betis are four points clear of third-from-bottom Real Sociedad with just two matches remaining of the Spanish programme.

Source: Skysports