Famalicão’s asking price still keeps Ibrahima Ba from Sporting | OneFootball

Sporting remain attentive to Ibrahima Ba, but there is still no agreement whatsoever between the Lions and Famalicão’s centre-back for next season. Despite reports in the last few hours in Italy suggesting an initial understanding valid until 2031, the situation is far from settled.

The young defender’s name is still very highly regarded in Alvalade. The structure led by Frederico Varandas has been monitoring the Senegal international’s development for several months and sees the 20-year-old centre-back as a player with the potential to strengthen the heart of the defence of Rui Borges’ side.

The main obstacle to the deal remains the amount demanded by Famalicão, Desporto Ao Minuto reports. Famalicão are only willing to negotiate Ibrahima Ba for a fee in the region of €20 million, an amount considered high by Sporting’s officials at this stage of the market.

Moreover, the uncertainty surrounding Ousmane Diomande’s future also means the Lions have not yet gone all in for the player. Ibrahima Ba is seen as the potential replacement for the Ivorian at Alvalade, but Sporting will only go to extremes if an attractive offer comes in for the ‘number 26’ and that departure takes place.

This season, playing for Famalicão, Ibrahima Ba - valued at €3 million has so far recorded 1,927 minutes on the pitch, with one goal to his name.

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