Hoffenheim have made a major breakthrough in their pursuit of Kodai Sano, with multiple reports confirming that NEC Nijmegen have accepted their latest bid for the player. The midfielder is now locked in personal discussions with the buying side as they look to get a deal done as quickly as they can. While key details still need resolving, the player's move now appears to be a matter of “when”, not “if”. Crystal Palace, Wolfsburg and Feyenoord have not withdrawn their interest and could still influence the outcome. So far this season, Hoffenheim are steady at both ends (2.04 goals scored per game, 1.29 goals conceded per game). The role for Kodai Sano would be to keep that balance while lifting performances across the pitch. Hoffenheim have recently been linked with Nathan De Cat while NEC Nijmegen have had no rumoured targets. Want more transfer rumours like this? Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom for up-to-the-minute transfer news direct to your feed.