Sporting rekindles old flame, bids €18m for Harder's replacement | OneFootball

Sporting is about to see Conrad Harder leave, and is already considering new targets to fill his departure in the transfer market.

Sporting is willing to make an offer between 18 and 20 million euros to secure the signing of Fotis Ioannidis, still in the current transfer window. The Lions seemed to have their attacking front closed for the 2025/26 season, but plans suffered a setback that forces Frederico Varandas to return to the market.

The information is reported by Bruno Andrade, from MaisFutebol. Fotis Ioannidis has long been an interest of the Lions, who were very close to signing the Greek forward in the summer of 2024. The deal did not materialize, and the player stayed another season at Panathinaikos, but he could indeed move to Alvalade before the transfer window closes.

Sporting has already started talks with the Greek club, having proposed amounts around 15 million euros. Panathinaikos aimed for higher numbers, around 22 million, but they are willing to lower these demands to 18 million, due to Ioannidis's performances falling short of expectations last season.

According to national press reports, Sporting has already reached an agreement with the player regarding his future contract. There is even a verbal confirmation for a five-year deal with the Lions, although Ioannidis's salary details are not yet known.

It should be noted that this entire situation was precipitated by the imminent departure of Conrad Harder from Sporting. The young Dane, who was once seen as the successor to Viktor Gyokeres at Alvalade, is expected to leave the club for amounts around 24 million euros, with AC Milan being the most likely destination.

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