Alert! Ex-Bayern Munich midfielder on Sporting's radar | OneFootball

Sporting are preparing major changes in midfield for next season and have already identified new targets to strengthen the area. Among the names most highly rated by the club’s structure is Taichi Fukui, the Arouca midfielder who has stood out in this season’s Liga Portugal Betclic.

The young Japanese international, just 21 years old, has convinced Sporting’s scouting department with his performances for Arouca. Although there have still been no formal talks between the clubs, Sporting are keeping a very close eye on the midfielder ahead of the summer transfer window.

This season, Fukui has recorded three goals and five assists in 34 official matches, numbers that have strengthened Sporting’s interest. The Japanese player, who spent time at Bayern Munich, can play as a deeper-lying midfielder or in a more advanced midfield role, standing out above all for his ball-carrying ability, decision-making quality and ease in getting into scoring positions.

Sporting’s possible move comes at a time when the midfield is expected to undergo several changes. Hidemasa Morita is on his way out of Alvalade, while Morten Hjulmand remains one of the most sought-after players in Sporting’s squad on the international market.

Sporting, after the injury suffered by the young player developed at Alcochete.

. At Alvalade, there is a possibility of making a more concrete move for the Japanese midfielder if the young Sporting talent’s recovery proves to be more prolonged before the start of pre-season.

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