Watford want maximum fee for Irankunda, Sporting left waiting | OneFootball

Sporting are still negotiating the signing of Nestory Irankunda, but Watford have not yet accepted the offer submitted by the green-and-whites. The Lions’ SAD is willing to pay a fixed €15 million, with a further €5 million possible in add-ons.

The English club are looking to make the most of the winger’s transfer, despite the fact that Sporting’s offer is currently the only one on the table. The board led by Frederico Varandas remains optimistic and believes an agreement can be reached in the coming days.

Nestory Irankunda is seen by Sporting’s hierarchy as the right player to fill the vacancy on the left side of the attack. The Australian international’s pace, ability to beat defenders and direct style fit Rui Borges’ ideas, as he is looking for a winger capable of attacking the opposition goal quickly.

Watford consider the forward’s departure inevitable, but want to secure the highest possible fee. Hull City — where Hidemasa Morita moved to — as well as Everton, Fulham and Fiorentina have also shown interest, although only the former had previously made a €10 million bid, which was promptly rejected by the Hornets.

The player has already returned to training with Watford after the holiday period granted due to his participation in the World Cup. Irankunda is convinced by Sporting’s project, where he would be able to compete for trophies and make his Champions League debut, and is now only waiting for the English club’s permission to travel to Lisbon.

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