Again? Sporting join race for Spanish winger wanted by Benfica | OneFootball

Sergio Arribas continues to be mentioned as one of the players Benfica have identified to strengthen their attacking sector. The club in red is willing to secure the services of the Spanish player, but there is another club interested in the Almería winger.

According to Spanish newspaper As, Sporting are also keeping an eye on the 24-year-old player. Almería have reportedly made it clear that they will only consider letting the forward go for a fee in the region of €20 million, that is, half of the €40 million included in his release clause.

This is yet another player linked with interest from the eternal rivals of the Segunda Circular since the opening of the summer transfer window, and so far this battle is being completely won by the board led by Frederico Varandas.

Benfica have been monitoring Arribas for several months and still have the player firmly identified as a possible solution to strengthen the attack. The good institutional relations between Benfica and Almería, strengthened since Darwin Núñez’s transfer to the Luz, could facilitate a possible agreement if the club led by Rui Costa decides to move forward with negotiations.

Last season, playing for Almería, Sergio Arribas – valued at €20 million – made 47 appearances: 46 in the Spanish second division and one in the Copa del Rey. In total, across the 3,829 minutes he spent on the pitch, the Spanish footballer scored 26 goals and provided six assists.

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