Gabriel Mec on Sporting’s shortlist, Lions know the price | OneFootball

Gabriel Mec, a 17-year-old attacking midfielder who has been standing out at Grémio, has been mentioned as a possible target for Sporting. According to Globoesporte, the Brazilian playmaker, who is two-footed and also capable of playing on the wings, is being tracked by several European clubs, including Rui Borges’ side.

The youngster has enjoyed a rapid rise in South American football. He made his debut for the Porto Alegre club’s first team at the end of 2025 and was permanently promoted to the senior squad for the 2026 season. According to the same source, Grémio will only consider negotiating the player for fees starting at €20 million.

Represented by Neymar’s father’s agency, the player was also called up for the first time to Brazil’s under-20 national team during this international break, after previously representing the under-17s. His growing value has increased interest from European clubs.

Even so, his name is not considered a priority at Alvalade. The player is part of a long list presented to Sporting’s hierarchy, but he is not expected to move into a more concrete stage. Internally, it is understood that the process surrounding Gabriel Mec is part of a context of strong market exposure, which reduces interest.

Sporting want to sign a playmaker in the next transfer window, but the priority is a player already established in Europe and capable of making an immediate impact. Gabriel Mec is seen as a talent still in development. The midfielder is under contract until 2027, due to being a minor, and is protected by a €50 million release clause.

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