Sporting get update on Silas Andersen, fee revealed | OneFootball

Sporting continue to move quickly in the market and are very close to securing another signing for the 2026/27 season. After the already confirmed arrivals of Rodrigo Zalazar, Pedro Lima and Issa Doumbia, the Lions have made a decisive move for Silas Andersen.

The 21-year-old defensive midfielder, who plays for Häcken, is in advanced talks with the SAD led by Frederico Varandas, and the process has seen important developments in recent hours, according to newspaper A Bola. The young Danish international was already a highly rated name by Sporting’s scouting department and had been monitored on several occasions throughout the season.

At 1.90 metres tall, with strong physical attributes and good ball-carrying ability, Silas Andersen is seen at Alvalade as a very interesting project for the number 6 role. The signing is directly linked to the more than likely departure of Morten Hjulmand, although Sporting remain equally committed to bringing João Palhinha back, who is considered the main target to take over the heart of midfield.

The possible arrival of the young Dane therefore does not rule out the signing of another, more experienced midfielder. The idea within Sporting’s structure is to build a deeper and more competitive midfield unit, offering Rui Borges different options to tackle a season in which the club hopes to compete on all fronts once again.

According to the same source, , a level that Sporting considers acceptable. Talks are ongoing, and there is growing confidence at Alvalade that the deal can be completed in the coming days.

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