Sporting see Palhinha deal growing trickier and may pull out | OneFootball

Sporting still have João Palhinha as their main target to strengthen the defensive midfield position, but they are still waiting for a definitive response from the Portugal international. Given the uncertainty, the Lions are also keeping a close eye on other options for the midfield.

The intention of the SAD led by Frederico Varandas is to secure the player's loan from Bayern Munich. The scenario currently on the table includes paying a significant part of the midfielder’s salary for one season, in an attempt to make the deal viable.

However, the figures demanded by the German club continue to be an obstacle. In addition to the wage costs, Bayern are said to have raised the possibility of a loan fee in the region of seven million euros, along with a purchase option set between 12 and 15 million.

Sergi Altimira remains among the names most admired by Sporting’s hierarchy, but the club’s decision-makers know that the difficulties surrounding both deals may force them to activate a Plan C to cover a possible departure of Morten Hjulmand.

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