Leonino exclusive: Varandas plans blockbuster window | OneFootball

Frederico Varandas is determined to strengthen the Sporting squad in a historic way this summer, Leonino knows. Aiming to break all investment records, the President of the Alvalade club wants to build an even stronger squad for 2026/27.

According to what our newspaper has learned, the need for reinforcements is unanimous among those in charge due to the various injuries that have affected the squad in recent seasons. Despite the setbacks, Rui Borges has managed to get the most out of the team.

Sporting’s midfield could undergo major changes, with the possible departure of Morten Hjulmand. Sporting’s SAD could negotiate the Danish international for around €40 million, a figure below his €80 million release clause, which will require strategic attention to find a replacement of the same level.

Other players in Rui Borges’ squad are also expected to leave Alvalade, such as Hidemasa Morita and Giorgi Kochorashvili. Among the expected arrivals, interest in Sergio Arribas (Almería), Arthur Atta (Udinese) and Yeremay Hernández (Deportivo) stands out.

With a World Cup on the horizon, Sporting could have four Portuguese internationals in the competition exposed to tempting offers, namely Rui Silva, Gonçalo Inácio, Pedro Gonçalves and Francisco Trincão, in addition to other squad players such as Luis Suárez, Maxi Araújo and Ousmane Diomande.

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