Ex-Sporting try to snatch Zeno Debast from Rui Borges | OneFootball

Former Sporting member wants to sign Zeno Debast for his team and could make a move for Rui Borges’ central defender very soon.

Zeno Debast is attracting interest from Manchester United, a club managed by former Sporting coach Ruben Amorim. The Red Devils are even considering making a move for the Belgian centre-back in the next transfer window, in January – remember that the player recently spoke about his time with the Portuguese coach at Alvalade.

The information comes from the English portal GiveMeSport. Reports from the UK indicate that Manchester United have Zeno Debast on their radar, and are ready to move forward with a signing if Ruben Amorim wants a versatile centre-back who can also play as a defensive midfielder.

Ruben Amorim has reportedly already asked Manchester United to send scouts to Alvalade to monitor the progress and situation of the Sporting player. The Portuguese coach would also be willing to have a meeting with the Belgian centre-back, whom the Lions signed when Amorim was still coaching the team.

However, the deal is far from easy. Sporting have Zeno Debast under contract and are under no obligation to sell. In addition, the Lions set an 80 million euro release clause for the young centre-back, who arrived from Anderlecht in the summer of 2024 for 17.5 million euros.

This may not be a deterrent for Manchester United. The Red Devils are mainly concerned about the weekly wage, and Zeno Debast, who earns around 20,000 euros per week, is an attractive target for a club that has been working to reduce its wage bill in recent months.

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