The later it gets, the more millions: Sporting await bid for key man | OneFootball

Sporting are maintaining a firm stance regarding Geny Catamo and are preparing to raise their financial demands as the transfer window deadline approaches. Sunderland remain interested in the winger, but have yet to submit a new bid after their first one was rejected.

According to newspaper A Bola, the English club offered €30 million fixed, plus €10 million in add-ons, an offer that was rejected by Sporting’s board. Sunderland immediately made it clear they intended to raise the stakes, although that renewed move has not yet reached the offices at Alvalade.

Sporting’s strategy is clear: the closer it gets to 4 September, the harder it will be to convince the Lions to sell. A late departure would leave little time to find a replacement for the right side of the attack, pushing up even further the price demanded by the club’s hierarchy.

If Geny Catamo leaves Alvalade, Rui Borges would have Luís Guilherme as the main natural option for the position. Salvador Blopa could also be used, but the youngster is expected to split his time between first-team training and matches for the B team once he recovers from the muscle injury that has kept him sidelined.

From the player’s side, a potential agreement with Sunderland should not be a problem. In England, Geny would earn a salary around five times higher than his current one, as well as having the chance to play in the Premier League and the Europa League. For now, however, the most important thing is still missing: an offer capable of making Sporting change their position.

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