Régis Le Bris still wants Sporting man, but Rui Borges won't sell | OneFootball

Geny Catamo remains one of Sunderland’s main targets to strengthen their attack, but Sporting are holding firm in negotiations. The green and whites have no intention of making the Mozambique international’s departure easy, as Rui Borges considers him an important player.

According to Record, the English club even submitted a total offer worth €40 million, split between €30 million fixed and another €10 million in add-ons. However, only €1.5 million of that variable component would be easily achievable, a scenario that led Sporting’s SAD to reject the offer.

Sunderland have not given up and are expected to return for the ‘number 10’. Even so, Sporting will only consider starting discussions over a possible transfer from €40 million fixed, at a time when Geny is protected by a €60 million release clause and is under contract until 2029.

Rui Borges has already told the club hierarchy that he considers the winger indispensable for the new season. In addition to Geny Catamo, Luís Guilherme appears as the natural alternative on the right flank, while Nestory Irankunda, still in the process of arriving and adapting, can also play in any of the three attacking positions.

The 25-year-old player has made 137 appearances for Sporting, scoring 21 goals and providing 15 assists, and had already attracted interest from Tottenham and Saudi clubs last season, after they acquired another 65% from Amora for €2.25 million.

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