Player tipped for Sporting proves decisive in win over Brentford (1-0) | OneFootball

Sporting remain attentive to Nestory Irankunda’s situation, one of their main targets to strengthen the attack in this summer transfer window. While waiting for developments in the negotiations between the Lions and Watford, the Australian international was back in action and made an excellent impression in the English side’s 1-0 win over Brentford in another pre-season fixture.

The young winger was decisive in Watford’s victory, winning the penalty that led to the game’s only goal, converted by Luca Kjerrumgaard. After working separately from the group to regain full fitness following his participation in the World Cup, the Australian returned to the squad and showed that he is ready to compete at the highest level.

The player’s future should see new developments over the next week. Sporting submitted an offer worth €15 million, plus a further €5 million in add-ons, but remain firm in their position not to go beyond €20 million in the overall value of the deal. On the other side, Watford believe they may receive higher offers and continue to resist Sporting’s approach.

While there is no agreement between the clubs, Irankunda will remain involved in the Championship side’s training sessions. If the transfer does not move forward in the coming days, the Australian could even take part in the team’s first official match of the season, scheduled for August 8, against York or Crawley, in the first round of the EFL Cup.

The structure led by Frederico Varandas remains confident that the process can still have a positive outcome. Irankunda remains one of the most sought-after names to strengthen Rui Borges’ squad, but the coming days promise to be decisive in determining whether Sporting can complete one of the most important deals of this summer transfer window.

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