Sporting line up €15-16m move for ex-Barcelona midfielder | OneFootball

Sporting remain determined to secure the signing of Sergi Altimira and are preparing to submit a new offer to Betis. After the Spaniards rejected a bid worth €14 million fixed, plus another €2 million in add-ons, the Lions have already made it known that they will return with figures closer to the Andalusians’ demands.

The midfielder, developed at Barcelona, is also attracting interest from Leipzig, but Sporting believe their sporting project could work in their favour. The chance to fight for titles in Portugal and compete in the Champions League is seen as an important asset by the club’s decision-makers.

Despite the initial resistance, the Spanish club have already lowered their financial demands during the negotiations. While at first they were asking for around €25 million, Betis are now willing to negotiate for a fee closer to €15 million or €16 million.

The departure of Hidemasa Morita and the strong interest in Morten Hjulmand have led Sporting’s board to speed up several processes in the market. After sealing Pedro Lima and with Issa Doumbia very close to moving to Alvalade, the 24-year-old remains one of the club’s main targets.

This season, Sergi Altimira - valued at €20 million - has already made 40 appearances for Real Betis: 24 in La Liga, 11 in the Europa League and five in the Copa del Rey. In total, the Spanish midfielder has been on the pitch for 2,172 minutes, recording two goals and three assists.

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