Spaniards insist: Sporting lead race for Rui Borges target | OneFootball

Sporting continue to push for Sergi Altimira and are getting closer and closer to taking an important step in the race for the Betis midfielder. According to Diario de Sevilla, the Lions are currently the club that have shown the most persistence in pursuing the player and have gained an edge over the competition.

The same source reveals that Leipzig have lost some ground in the negotiations, while Sporting have intensified contacts with Altimira and his representatives. The club’s officials are focused on reaching a full agreement with the Spanish midfielder before moving on to the decisive stage of talks with Betis.

According to the Andalusian newspaper, the Spanish club have authorized the player to negotiate with potential suitors. Even so, Sporting’s strategy is to submit a formal offer to Betis only after securing an agreement with the footballer, something the Lions believe they can achieve soon.

On the Seville club’s side, the demands remain high. Betis want to receive at least €20 million, a figure that could rise to €25 million depending on objectives and other contractual variables for Sergi Altimira. Even so, there is some optimism among the Spanish club’s officials that the deal could move forward.

According to Diario de Sevilla, the next few days should be decisive for the player’s future. Talks between Sporting and the midfielder are expected to continue progressing throughout the week, potentially paving the way for important developments in the next phase of negotiations. Even so, the Spanish outlet warns that Leipzig and other German clubs remain alert to the situation and could re-enter the race at any moment.

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