Erick Noriega on Sporting's radar? Any updates on the transfer front? | OneFootball

Erick Noriega, a 24-year-old midfielder from Grémio, was linked with Sporting by the Brazilian press over the last few hours. The player is seen as one of the names on the table to fill the gaps left by Morten Hjulmand and Hidemasa Morita, but, apparently, that scenario does not match reality.

According to Record, the green-and-white hierarchy does not have the Peru international in its plans to strengthen the squad, despite already preparing the future of Rui Borges’ team’s midfield for next season.

In that regard, the priorities are players who are playing in Europe. Names such as Issa Doumbia, from Venezia, and Sergi Altimira, from Real Betis, remain the main targets identified by the green-and-white board at this stage.

As for Altimira, it seems that Sporting has already formally informed Real Betis of its intention to sign the Spanish midfielder for next season. Now comes the most delicate phase of the whole process: negotiations.

In 2026, playing for Grêmio, Erick Noriega – valued at €4 million – has made 19 appearances. Altogether, in the 1,507 minutes he has spent on the pitch, the Peruvian has scored one goal and provided three assists.

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