Altimira closer? Sporting exploit Betis weakness | OneFootball

Sergi Altimira remains one of Sporting’s top priorities to strengthen the midfield, and the Lions have once again taken concrete steps in the process. Sporting’s officials have reportedly recently resumed talks with Betis to show that their interest in the Spanish midfielder is still very much alive.

It should be remembered that Sporting has already submitted an offer worth €14 million fixed, plus another €3 million in bonuses, an offer that was ultimately rejected by the Andalusian club. Even so, the green and whites are preparing to return with a new bid, reports newspaper A Boa, believing that circumstances may work in their favor in the coming weeks.

One of the factors strengthening Sporting’s optimism is Betis’ financial situation. The Spanish club needs to generate significant income by the end of June to comply with LaLiga’s economic control rules, a scenario that could force the Seville club’s officials to reconsider some of their market demands.

Besides Sporting, Leipzig is also monitoring the player’s situation. However, according to the same source, Sergi Altimira is open to the possibility of moving to Alvalade, valuing the chance to regularly compete for titles and play in the Champions League.

Sporting’s interest becomes even more relevant due to the major overhaul being prepared for the midfield. Hidemasa Morita has already left the club, Morten Hjulmand continues to be linked with a transfer, Daniel Bragança and Kochorashvili are on the market, and João Simões is only expected to return to action after recovering from injury.

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