Erick Noriega in Sporting's plans? Fresh transfer update | OneFootball

Erick Noriega, Grêmio’s 24-year-old midfielder, was linked with Sporting by the Brazilian press over the last few hours. The player is seen as one of the names on the table to fill the gaps left by Morten Hjulmand and Hidemasa Morita, however, it seems that scenario does not match reality.

According to Record, the green-and-white hierarchy does not have the Peruvian international in its plans to strengthen the squad, despite already preparing the future of Rui Borges’ team’s midfield for next season.

In that regard, the priorities are players who are active in Europe. Names such as Issa Doumbia, from Venezia, and Sergi Altimira, from Real Betis, remain the main targets identified by the green-and-white board at this stage.

In 2026, playing for Grêmio, Erick Noriega – valued at €4 million – has made 19 appearances. In total, across the 1,507 minutes he has been on the pitch, the Peruvian has scored one goal and provided three assists.

Check out this goal by Noriega:

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