Sporting have chosen Pote's successor! Chelsea player an option | OneFootball

Sporting are considering moving forward with the signing of Jesse Derry. The 19-year-old English winger belongs to Chelsea and has emerged as one of the options identified by the Lions’ structure to strengthen the attack, especially given the possibility of Pedro Gonçalves leaving Alvalade in this summer transfer window.

According to information reported by Correio da Manhã, the green-and-white officials see Jesse Derry as a market opportunity. Despite being under contract with Chelsea until 2029 — with a renewal also on the table — the youngster has no room in the Blues’ first team, and giving him the chance to compete more regularly is among the possibilities.

It is in this context that Sporting’s interest arises. After the deals involving Geovany Quenda and Dário Essugo, the Lions maintain a good relationship with Chelsea and are studying two possible formulas to secure the winger: a permanent transfer or a loan with a mandatory purchase clause. Rui Borges believes the player has the conditions to develop at Alvalade and significantly increase his market value.

An international for England’s youth teams, Jesse Derry made three appearances for Chelsea’s first team last season. At the same time, he stood out in the London club’s youth ranks, where he continued to show the potential that made him one of the English club’s young prospects.

If Pedro Gonçalves does end up leaving during this transfer window, Jesse Derry could gain momentum as a solution for Sporting’s attack. The SAD led by Frederico Varandas continues to assess the situation and should make a decision in the coming weeks.

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