Sporting in talks over mystery left-back signing; all the details | OneFootball

Sporting are in talks to sign a left-back who can serve as an alternative to Maxi Araújo. The process is considered a priority in Alvalade, and the club’s officials hope to get it wrapped up in the next few hours.

The spot opened up after Ricardo Mangas left for Monza. Tom Rothe, Joaquín Piquerez, Costantino Favasuli and Nuno Tavares were some of the names recently linked with the green and whites, but none of them are part of the board’s plans.

The identity of the target remains under wraps. It is only known that he is a player from the European market, aged 23 or 24, with some experience and room for development so that he can, in the medium term, succeed Maxi Araújo.

The player has already been identified and talks are underway. The Sporting hierarchy led by Frederico Varandas believes the new full-back could even join Rui Borges’ squad next week.

For the visit to Estrela da Amadora, Maxi Araújo is suspended. Iván Fresneda is, at this stage, the main candidate to fill the position in the opening league match.

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