Frederico Varandas sets budget for Sporting to spend on a winger | OneFootball

15 million euros: this is the amount Sporting has set aside to invest in a winger during the reopening of the transfer market. With Pote's injury and Geny Catamo's absence, this need has become even more urgent, and it seems the club already has a profile identified.

According to the newspaper Record, during recent meetings between Frederico Varandas, Rui Borges, and Bernardo Palmeiro - with contributions from Flávio Costa from scouting - a 'shortlist' of potential reinforcements was defined. Something they all have in common is being right-footed attackers, comfortable playing on the left wing - but versatile enough to be options in other forward roles, whether on the right flank or as a number 10.

Furthermore, the same source reveals that Sporting wants this reinforcement to be somewhat experienced but still have room for growth to offer Rui Borges. In other words, the age limit is set at 24/25 years. Since the club also wants to avoid a long adaptation period, preference is given to players currently competing in Europe. The South American market has been ruled out, as well as loans - the management wants to buy outright.

Yeremay Hernández remains among the referenced players and is Rui Borges' main desire. However, he is still a very expensive dream for Sporting, as his value is around 50 million, demanded by Depor. Konstantelias is more accessible, but PAOK intends to do everything to prevent him from leaving in January.

Meanwhile, Salvador Blopa and Flávio Gonçalves are gaining ground at Alvalade. Sporting's youth players are ready to earn more minutes in the first team, and even when the winter reinforcement arrives, it is quite expected that they will continue to compete for a place in Rui Borges' squad.

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