Varandas’ two promised signings for Sporting revealed | OneFootball

Frederico Varandas confirmed that Sporting are expected to bring in two more signings before the transfer window closes. Although the Lions' president refused to reveal the names, Kaique Pereira and Moncef Zekri are the players preparing to arrive at Alvalade.

Before the handball Super Cup, the green-and-white official opened the door to the two signings: “The market? It’s open. Almost certainly, two players will come in. I won’t say anything more. There will probably be departures. Gonçalo Inácio is not one of them. Linked with Barcelona? Only if president Laporta has lost my phone number, because I haven’t received anything,” he said.

According to newspaper A Bola, one of the deals is for Kaique Pereira. The Brazilian goalkeeper is expected to leave Palmeiras for around €4 million and return to Portuguese football, after loan spells at Farense and Nacional, to increase competition for Rui Borges’ goalkeeping spot.

Moncef Zekri, meanwhile, is already in Lisbon to complete the final steps before being officially announced. The Moroccan left-back, only 17 years old, is expected to cost a fixed €3.5 million, with additional amounts potentially added based on objectives.

Zekri’s arrival will allow Sporting to fill the gap left by Ricardo Mangas on the left flank, with the youngster serving as an alternative to Maxi Araújo. With both deals well advanced, Sporting are now close to completing the planned arrivals for the squad in this transfer window.

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