Bayer Leverkusen eye €32m winger, Sporting could land nearly €7m | OneFootball

Afonso Moreira could be on his way to Bayer Leverkusen in this summer transfer window. The German club is reportedly willing to invest up to €32 million to sign the 21-year-old Portuguese winger, who currently plays for French side Lyon.

If the transfer goes through, Sporting could benefit directly. Having sold the player for around €2 million and retained 20% of a future capital gain, the Lions could pocket approximately €6 million. On top of that, they could also receive around €880,000 through FIFA’s solidarity mechanism intended for training clubs.

According to 'L’Équipe', the German club’s interest comes at a delicate time for the French side, which needs to make a significant sale before June 30. Lyon is looking to balance the books and secure a positive balance.

Initially, the priority was to sell other players in the squad, such as Tanner Tessmann and Malick Fofana. However, the lack of offers considered attractive enough has led Lyon to consider the possibility of negotiating Afonso Moreira’s sale, especially given the figures Bayer Leverkusen is reportedly willing to put on the table.

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