Sporting make first move for Silas Andersen, fee emerges | OneFootball

Sporting have already begun actively working on reshaping their midfield for 2026/27 and the number six role is currently one of the biggest priorities for the club’s hierarchy. With Morten Hjulmand’s departure all but sealed for next summer’s transfer window, the green and whites want to sign two defensive midfielders to strengthen Rui Borges’ squad.

One name gaining more and more traction in Alvalade is Silas Andersen. The BK Häcken midfielder has been on Sporting’s scouting radar since April and, according to Record, initial contacts between the clubs have already taken place to understand the terms being demanded by the Swedes.

The 21-year-old Denmark Under-21 international joined Häcken in January 2025 and is valued by the Nordic club’s officials at around €7 million, a figure that could still rise with performance-related bonuses. The Swedish club recently rejected a €4 million offer made by and knows there is strong competition for the player.

In addition to Sporting and Cologne, Celtic, Rangers and Hamburger SV are also closely monitoring the Danish midfielder. Standing at 1.90 metres, Andersen stands out not only for his physical ability, but also for his technical quality and ease in getting into goalscoring positions.

At Alvalade, the player is seen as a medium-term investment rather than a direct replacement for Hjulmand. Sporting’s SAD continues to work on a more experienced target from a different financial level to take over the number six role immediately, with João Palhinha the hierarchy’s dream signing.

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