Sporting and Porto in the race for Palmeiras’ 26-year-old midfielder | OneFootball

Emiliano Martínez, Palmeiras midfielder, is on the radar of Sporting. At a time when the Alvalade club has been looking for reinforcements to boost their bid for the national title, Abel Ferreira’s protégé emerges as one of the options on the table for the next transfer window.

According to a post by Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur on 'X', Danish side Copenhagen, who are also keeping an eye on the player, have reportedly made an initial approach for the 26-year-old. The footballer has good ball circulation skills and a strong physical presence in midfield.

What makes the news even more attention-grabbing for Sporting fans is the fact that Porto, led by André Villas Boas, is also listed among the clubs said to be interested, along with Italy’s Lazio and even Argentina’s Boca Juniors.

On the other hand, Hidemasa Morita is at the end of his contract and is wanted by two Qatari clubs, one of which, Al Gharafa, has already initiated contacts. The midfielder could bring forward his departure as early as next month and head to new destinations when the transfer window reopens in January.

In 2025, playing for Palmeiras, Emiliano Martínez – valued at 9 million euros – played a total of 48 matches, accumulating 3,142 minutes on the pitch. In those appearances, the midfielder scored one goal for the ‘verdão’, the club managed by Abel Ferreira.

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