Leonino exclusive - Sporting eye Altimira for 2026/27, could pay millions | OneFootball

Sporting have already begun preparing for next season and have identified Sergi Altimira as a possible reinforcement for midfield, Leonino has learned. The Betis midfielder has emerged as one of the options on the table to make up for the possible departure of Morten Hjulmand next summer.

Sporting’s board has been closely analysing the market and sees the 24-year-old as an interesting profile to take on the role of a 'number 6'. Even so, the deal does not appear straightforward, as the left-footed player has been increasing in value in Spain and is attracting interest from several clubs, which could drive up the price of a potential transfer.

The Seville club are not expected to make it easy for the player to leave, with his contract running until 2028, which means Sporting must carefully consider their next steps. International competition and the figures demanded by the Andalusian club make this a demanding deal.

At the same time, the green-and-white structure continues to assess alternatives and has other names shortlisted for the same position. Among them is Nathan De Cat, Anderlecht’s young prospect, who is also on the list of targets (Find out more HERE).

This season, wearing the Betis shirt, Sergi Altimira - valued at €20 million - has made 35 appearances: 20 in La Liga, 10 in the Europa League and five in the Copa del Rey. In the 1,919 minutes he has been on the pitch, he has scored two goals and provided two assists.

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