With multiple reliable sources reporting that an agreement has been reached with Villarreal, Real Betis have opened formal talks with Diego Conde over personal terms. The goalkeeper is said to be keen on the move, though full details of the contract are still being worked through. Negotiations are active, and the next 24-48 hours could prove decisive in closing the deal - with optimism growing that he will be a Real Betis player before too long. Girona are reportedly waiting in the wings. Finalising a fee and payment terms remains central to closing the transfer. Defensively, Real Betis are sitting around the league average this season, at 1.2 goals conceded per game. Someone like Diego Conde could keep them steady but also raise the level when it matters most. Real Betis have recently been linked with Nicolas Raskin, Facundo Bernal Cruz and Francisco Garcia while Villarreal have had no rumoured targets. Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom and get the latest Real Betis transfer news and rumours direct to your feed.