Watch out! Assane Diao joins Sporting's list, but there's a catch | OneFootball

Assane Diao is one of the players Sporting have shortlisted to strengthen the attack next season. The 20-year-old Senegalese winger, who plays for Como, is liked by the club’s hierarchy, although any potential move depends on the completion of some sales in this summer transfer window.

According to newspaper A Bola, the Senegal international is highly rated in Alvalade, but at this stage he is not part of the list of priority signings. The SAD led by Frederico Varandas is focused on resolving a few outgoing deals first before investing in the market again.

Among the priority cases are the possible transfers of Morten Hjulmand, Pedro Gonçalves and Francisco Trincão. The completion of those deals will allow Sporting to gain financial room to move for new reinforcements for the attacking department.

Although Assane Diao is a name appreciated by the green-and-white hierarchy, Yeremay remains the priority for the left side of the attack. The Deportivo de La Coruña Spanish winger remains the Lions’ preferred target for that position.

Assane Diao is among the alternatives identified by Sporting, but any progress will depend on how negotiations over departures from the current squad evolve.

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