Sporting open talks for Silas Andersen, possible fee emerges | OneFootball

Sporting have already begun actively working on reshaping their midfield for 2026/27 and the number six position is, at this stage, one of the biggest priorities for the Lions’ structure. With Morten Hjulmand’s departure practically sealed for next summer’s transfer window, the green and whites want to sign two defensive midfielders to strengthen Rui Borges’ squad.

One of the names gaining more and more traction in Alvalade is Silas Andersen. The BK Häcken midfielder had already been identified by Sporting’s scouting department since April and, according to Record, the first contacts between the clubs have already taken place to understand the conditions 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 to which bonuses could still be added. The Swedish club recently rejected a €4 million offer presented by and knows there is strong competition for the player.

Besides 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.

In Alvalade, the player is seen as a medium-term investment and not as Hjulmand’s direct replacement. 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 being the structure’s big dream.

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