New signing on the way? Sporting handed major boost over Rui Borges target | OneFootball

Sporting received great news about Obed Vargas, a target of Rui Borges. The Mexican continues to play for the Seattle Sounders in the MLS, but the American club has already made it clear that they will help the 20-year-old midfielder move to Europe.

According to the Mexican press, - where Vargas has been closely followed by Club América, to which he reportedly declined -, as he is aware of the footballer's goals for his future.

Moreover, Sporting is one of the clubs in the race to secure his arrival as a free agent, but there is strong competition for the 20-year-old midfielder. César Luis Merlo, through his account on the platform 'X' (formerly Twitter), revealed that Obed Vargas is viewed favorably in the Bundesliga.

With the almost certain departure of Hidemasa Morita at the end of the season and some doubts about the continuity of Morten Hjulmand, Sporting is starting to explore the market to secure options that can fill the gaps if one of these players ends up leaving earlier than expected.

In 2025, playing for the Seattle Sounders, Obed Vargas - valued at 8 million euros -, has already played a total of 41 matches, accumulating 3,620 minutes on the field. In those matches, he scored six goals and provided two assists to his teammates.

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