Leonino exclusive: Sporting want Altimira for 2026/27, could pay millions | OneFootball

Sporting have already started preparing for next season and have identified Sergi Altimira as a possible reinforcement for midfield, Leonino knows. The Betis midfielder has emerged as one of the options on the table to fill the potential departure of Morten Hjulmand next summer.

The Sporting SAD has been closely analysing the market and sees the 24-year-old footballer as an interesting profile to take on the role of a 'number 6'. Even so, the deal does not look straightforward, as the left-footer has been increasing in value in Spain and is attracting interest from several clubs, which could drive up the price of a potential transfer.

The Seville club is not expected to make life easy over the departure of the player, who is under contract until 2028, which forces Sporting to carefully consider their next steps. International competition and the figures demanded by the Andalusian club make this a demanding deal.

At the same time, the green-and-white structure continues to assess alternatives and has other names shortlisted for the same position. Among them is Nathan De Cat, a young Anderlecht prospect who is also on the target list (Learn more HERE).

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