Zan Vipotnik emerges at Sporting as Luis Suárez replacement | OneFootball

Luis Suárez continues to be linked with a move away from Sporting in this summer transfer window and, although Frederico Varandas has already guaranteed that the Colombian striker will only leave Alvalade upon payment of his release clause, the Lions’ officials are working behind the scenes to safeguard all scenarios.

In that regard, Zan Vipotnik has emerged as one of the best-placed names to replace the 'number 97' if a transfer goes through. The information was first reported by Correio da Manhã and confirmed by Record, which places the Slovenia international among the forwards most highly rated by the green-and-white structure.

Apparently, the Swansea player is properly referenced by Sporting’s scouting department. However, at this stage, there has still been no formal approach to the English club or the player’s representatives.

The 24-year-old striker is seen as a profile capable of fitting into Rui Borges’ ideas and appears as one of the alternatives being considered in case Luis Suárez leaves Alvalade during the off-season. Despite Vipotnik being well placed on the list of possible reinforcements, he is not the only name being analysed by the Lions’ officials. Sporting continue to monitor the market and have other options identified for the attack.

The season produced by the Slovenia international helps explain the interest. Playing for Swansea, Zan Vipotnik - valued at €22 million - recorded 25 goals and three assists in 49 matches during the 2025/26 season, establishing himself as one of the Welsh side’s leading figures.

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