Sergio Arribas on Sporting’s radar, Lions already have a plan in place | OneFootball

Sporting remains attentive to the progress of Sergio Arribas, a 24-year-old attacking midfielder who plays for Almería. The player has been on the radar of the Lions’ management since the end of 2025, when an initial inquiry was made to his agent.

Trained at Real Madrid, Arribas is a creative left-footer capable of playing in various attacking positions, mainly as an attacking midfielder or on the wings, with a preference for the right flank. Sporting's interest is well known in Almería, a club that shares the player's economic rights equally with Real Madrid (50%-50%).

Despite reports from Spain, which indicated an alleged €20 million offer rejected by Almería, the newspaper Record reveals that there has not, so far, been any formal contact between Sporting and the Andalusian club. Arribas’ contract with Almería runs until 2029 and his release clause is set at €40 million.

The player’s future will largely depend on the outcome of Almería’s season. The club first wants to see if it can secure promotion to La Liga before deciding whether to open negotiations for a potential transfer. The fact that Arribas is the top scorer in LaLiga Hypermotion, with 17 goals in 29 games, also increases his market value.

The same source also states that, besides Sporting, Ajax is also closely following the player, maintaining its policy of seeking talent in less high-profile leagues. On Sporting’s side, the strategy is not to rush decisions. Thus, any more concrete move for Sergio Arribas is expected to happen only in the next summer transfer window, which promises to be lively once again at Alvalade – just as it was when the Lions signed Colombian Luis Suárez from Almería for €22.1 million, who is currently the top scorer in the Portuguese league with 23 goals.

This season, playing for Almería, Sergio Arribas – valued at €10 million – has played 30 matches: 29 in the Spanish second division and one in the Copa del Rey. In total, in the 2,433 minutes he has been on the pitch, the 24-year-old winger has scored 17 goals and provided six assists.

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