Sporting know how much they’ll have to pay for Zan Vipotnik | OneFootball

Sporting will have to shell out more than €20 million if they decide to move for Zan Vipotnik. The Swansea striker has been identified as one of the main alternatives to Luis Suárez if the Colombian leaves Alvalade in the final stretch of the transfer window.

The 24-year-old Slovenia international is under contract with the Championship club until June 2028, a situation that leaves Swansea in a comfortable position to negotiate. For that reason, any deal for the 'number 9' will always have to exceed the €20 million mark.

The hefty investment, however, will only be considered if Luis Suárez is transferred. The SAD still plans around the Colombian, but is willing to change its stance in the face of an irresistible offer, a scenario that would guarantee a high enough fee to fund the arrival of another centre-forward.

Vipotnik has been on Sporting’s scouting radar for some time and appears on a list of solutions drawn up to prevent Rui Borges from being left without a strong attacking alternative. The club’s structure wants to be prepared to react quickly if the market forces unexpected changes.

A year ago, Sporting invested €22.15 million to sign Luis Suárez from Almería, and have since paid a further €2.5 million in bonuses. If the Colombian leaves, the Lions could once again make a similar investment to secure Vipotnik and fill the gap left in the attacking department.

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