Sporting rekindles old flame, bids €18m for Harder’s replacement | OneFootball

Sporting is about to see Conrad Harder leave, and is already thinking of new targets to fill his departure in the transfer market

Sporting is willing to make an offer between 18 and 20 million euros to secure the signing of Fotis Ioannidis, still in the current transfer window. The lions seemed to have their attack closed for the 2025/26 season, but the plans suffered a setback that forces Frederico Varandas to return to the market.

The information is advanced by Bruno Andrade, from MaisFutebol. Fotis Ioannidis is an old flame of the lions, who were very close to signing the Greek forward in the summer of 2024. The deal was not confirmed, and the player stayed another season at Panathinaikos, but may indeed head to Alvalade before the end of the transfer window.

Sporting has already started talks with the Greek club, having advanced with values around 15 million euros. Panathinaikos pointed to higher numbers, around 22 million, but are willing to lower those demands to 18 million, due to Ioannidis's below-expectations performances last season.

According to the national press, Sporting has already reached an agreement with the player regarding his future contract. There is already a verbal confirmation for a five-year bond with the lions, although the salary values of Ioannidis are not yet known.

Remember that this whole situation was precipitated by Conrad Harder's imminent departure from Sporting. The young Dane, who was once seen as Viktor Gyokeres' successor in Alvalade, is expected to leave the Club for values around 24 million euros, with AC Milan being the most likely destination.

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