Sporting sway Altimira and line up fresh bid, find out the fee | OneFootball

Sporting are preparing a new move for Sergi Altimira and believe they are closer to securing the signing of the Betis midfielder. After an initial offer was rejected by the Spaniards, the Sporting officials continue to view the Spain Under-21 international as one of their top priorities to strengthen the midfield and are expected to return with a new bid in the coming days.

The 24-year-old has been on the green-and-white hierarchy’s target list for several months. With the departures of Hidemasa Morita, Morten Hjulmand, Daniel Bragança and Kochorashvili already completed or expected, Sporting have been forced to deeply reshape the sector, having already secured the arrivals of Issa Doumbia, Pedro Lima and Silas Andersen.

According to information reported by newspaper A Bola, the Lions have already moved ahead of Leipzig in the race for the Spanish midfielder and convinced the player with the project presented. Sergi Altimira is open to a move to Alvalade, valuing the chance to play in the Champions League and compete for titles, factors that carry weight in his decision.

The first Sporting offer, worth €14 million fixed plus €3 million in add-ons, was rejected by Betis, who reportedly pointed to figures around €25 million. However, the Andalusians’ need to generate funds by the end of June could work in the green-and-whites’ favour in the negotiations.

With that in mind, the SAD led by Frederico Varandas is preparing a new offer, which is expected to include a higher fixed amount than the first attempt. The final structure is still being studied, but it could include a significant variable component to bring the two clubs’ demands closer together.

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