Real Sociedad left-back in Sporting's sights | OneFootball

Sporting already have several new signings in a year of major squad upheaval, but they may not yet have wrapped up their summer transfer business. Frederico Varandas and the rest of the board want to bring in competition for Maxi Araújo and Rodrigo Dias.

According to information from the newspaper "El Diario Vasco", the team managed by Rui Borges are interested in acquiring the sporting rights to Javi López, a left-back who has been under contract with Real Sociedad since the 2024/2025 season.

However, according to the same source, Feyenoord are leading the race to sign the Spain Under-21 international - the club where St. Juste plays - and are looking to secure a season-long loan with an option to buy.

Javi López emerged as a professional player at Deportivo Alavés. Two years ago, Real Sociedad paid around €6.5 million to sign him. However, the 24-year-old left-footer was unable to secure a regular place in the Basque side, which is why he was loaned to Real Oviedo last season.

Last season, wearing the Real Oviedo shirt, Javi López - valued at €5 million - made 26 appearances: 25 in La Liga and one in the Copa del Rey.

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