Sporting on alert: Leipzig move for Altimira, forcing a swift reply | OneFootball

Sporting remain determined to strengthen their midfield for next season, but the plans of the SAD led by Frederico Varandas could change in the coming days. With Morten Hjulmand’s departure looking increasingly likely, the Lions are searching for a new defensive midfielder and have two names at the top of their list: João Palhinha and Sergi Altimira.

In this context, Sergi Altimira becomes even more important. According to ABC of Seville, Betis have already reached a basic agreement with RB Leipzig for a possible transfer of the Spanish midfielder and are now awaiting a formal offer from the Germans, which is expected to exceed €20 million.

Given this scenario, Sporting may be forced to move quickly if they want to avoid losing one of their preferred midfield targets. At 24, Sergi Altimira is seen as a player capable of making an immediate impact, thanks to the experience he has built up in La Liga and European competitions, but also as an asset with room for future growth in value.

On Betis’ side, there is also pressure to complete a significant sale by the end of the month due to the Spanish league’s financial fair play requirements. The local press reports that Altimira is one of the main candidates to generate that income, which is why the coming weeks promise to be decisive for the midfielder’s future and for Sporting’s plans in the transfer market.

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