Sporting fear Sunderland splashing out on Geny Catamo | OneFootball

Geny Catamo remains one of the most sensitive cases in the final stretch of Sporting’s transfer window. The SAD has no intention of selling the Mozambican winger, but Sunderland remain interested and could significantly increase the figures put on the table.

According to newspaper A Bola, the English club has already shown, in informal contacts, a willingness to go up to €40 million. At Alvalade, however, there is some concern that Sunderland could raise the bid to figures close to the €60 million release clause, a scenario that would make it harder to turn down a transfer.

A possible departure for Geny would also create a sporting problem for Rui Borges. Luís Guilherme would become the only natural option for the right side of the attack, while Salvador Blopa is expected to continue splitting his time between the senior squad and the B team after recovering from injury. The club has alternative targets identified, but would have little time to complete and integrate a replacement.

The Mozambique international is open to the possibility of playing in the Premier League, although he has no intention of forcing a move. Geny Catamo recently renewed his contract until 2029, with an improved salary, and maintains a strong connection to Sporting, the club where he established himself in European football.

Sunderland believe that the versatility of the 'number 10' could be important for Régis Le Bris, since the player can operate in different positions and systems. Sporting still have virtually no desire to negotiate, but know that an offer close to the release clause could change the situation before the transfer window closes on 4 September.

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