Sporting line up emergency plan for Luis Suárez exit, target set | OneFootball

Sporting still plans to count on Luis Suárez for 2026/27, but is prepared for every scenario surrounding the Colombian international. If an offer considered too good to refuse arrives at Alvalade, the SAD is willing to negotiate the striker’s sale and has identified Zan Vipotnik as one of the main alternatives.

The stance of the Sporting officials remains the same: last season’s top scorer in the league is seen as a key player for Rui Borges. Even so, the club’s hierarchy is aware that Fali Ramadani, the player’s agent, has been promoting Suárez to several clubs and that the market could heat up if some sides fail to land their priority targets.

It is in this context that Zan Vipotnik emerges, as our newspaper had already reported, in a Leonino Exclusive. The 24-year-old Slovenian international plays for Swansea, is under contract until June 2028 and has been on Sporting’s scouting radar for some time. Any potential signing would likely require Sporting to go beyond the €20 million mark, a fee that will only be considered if Suárez leaves.

The Colombian is going through a delicate spell at Alvalade. After the rumours involving Fenerbahçe, Suárez lost ground to Fotis Ioannidis, was involved in an episode of frustration during training and has frequently used social media to share religious messages. The SAD believes that the close of the transfer window could help definitively stabilise the situation, but does not want to be left without alternatives if a late move comes in.

Sporting despite the offers he has received to leave. The young 21-year-old striker will work under Rui Borges and could get minutes with the B team when he is not included among the senior options. The situation is expected to be reassessed in December.

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