Sergio Arribas sparks market, Benfica join Sporting in winger race | OneFootball

Sergio Arribas continues to attract strong interest in the market and is now also on Benfica’s radar, according to Spanish newspaper AS. The Almería forward had already been tracked for some time by Sporting, who have kept the player on their shortlist for several transfer windows.

Valued at around €20 million by the Andalusian club, Arribas has suitors across Europe, with clubs from La Liga, Serie A, the Premier League - with Sunderland especially interested - and Ajax also keeping an eye on his situation.

At 24, the Spaniard is going through a period of rising value - having recently scored a hat-trick -, which promises to make the battle for his signature highly competitive in the next transfer window. As far as Sporting is concerned, the winger is seen as one of the main targets.

Almería, meanwhile, do not intend to make the player’s departure easy. With a contract valid until 2029 and a release clause set at €40 million, the Spanish club is aiming for a high fee in any potential negotiation, and it is unlikely to accept offers below €25 million.

This season, for Almería, Sergio Arribas – valued at €15 million – has made 38 appearances: 37 in the Spanish second division and one in the Copa del Rey. Overall, in the 3,063 minutes he has been on the pitch, he has scored 24 goals and provided six assists.

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