Sporting abandon Yeremay? Star is slipping away, Lions eye plan B | OneFootball

Sporting continue to work on building the squad for the 2026/27 season, but strengthening the attacking wings promises to generate plenty of discussion in the coming weeks. Among the various names being assessed by the club’s structure, Yeremay Hernández remains one of the most highly rated players, although the deal is now far more complicated due to Deportivo La Coruña’s financial demands.

The 23-year-old Spanish winger was one of the standout figures in the latest edition of Spain’s second division, playing a decisive role in Deportivo’s promotion to La Liga. In 39 matches, Yeremay posted 11 goals and 10 assists, numbers that attracted the interest of several European clubs and drove up the player’s market valuation.

Last summer, Sporting even submitted an offer worth €25 million, plus €5 million in add-ons, but saw it rejected. In Galicia, there was even talk of the Lions going as high as €40 million, a figure that, at this stage, might not even be enough to convince Deportivo to part with their main star. Given this scenario and the strong competition involved, the 23-year-old has lost momentum on the green-and-whites’ list of priorities, although the process is not completely closed.

While monitoring the progress of this situation, Sporting have other alternatives clearly identified to strengthen the attack. Assane Diao, of Como, remains one of the most highly regarded names, as does Christos Tzolis, currently with Club Brugge. Even so, both represent major investments, as their respective clubs do not intend to make the players’ departures easy.

Before returning to the market, the priority for Sporting’s SAD is to complete some important sales. Players such as Morten Hjulmand, Pote and Francisco Trincão continue to attract interest and could create the financial room for the arrival of two wingers, one with a higher profile and another more affordable, thus completing Rui Borges’ plan for the new season.

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