Sporting weigh up Javi López move, but rivals steal a march | OneFootball

Sporting remain active in the market in search of a left-back to provide cover for Maxi Araújo, and Javi López is one of the names under consideration. The 24-year-old player belongs to Real Sociedad and fits the profile sought by Sporting’s board.

According to Record, last season Javi López was on loan at Oviedo, registering one assist in 26 matches across La Liga and the Copa del Rey.

The full-back is valued at €5 million by ‘Transfermarkt’ and has also attracted interest from Feyenoord. The Spanish press says the Dutch club have already opened talks with Real Sociedad to understand the conditions of a possible transfer.

Rodrigo Dias is also among the options and was even in the starting line-up in Reboleira, while Nuno Santos continues to recover from muscle problems and Ricardo Mangas left Alvalade for Monza.

Unless there is some unexpected departure before the end of the transfer window, Sporting intend to complete the squad with Nestory Irankunda, whose arrival is imminent, and another left-back. At this stage, Javi López is one of the possibilities on the table.

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