Sporting Lisbon Eyes Almería’s Sergio Arribas
Sporting Lisbon is reportedly pursuing Sergio Arribas, the 24-year-old midfielder currently playing for Spanish side Almería, according to multiple reports. The Portuguese club recently acquired Luis Suárez from Almería last summer and appears keen to bolster its attack with another player from the Andalusian club.
Arribas, who likewise has the ability to play on the wing, has impressed this season, scoring 18 goals and providing six assists in 32 games for Almería. He currently holds the distinction of being the top scorer in the Spanish Segunda Liga, a feat Suárez achieved in the previous season. The potential move comes as Sporting looks to strengthen its squad for a summer push, and initial contacts have been made between the player’s representatives and the club to discuss potential terms.
According to Bolanarede.pt, Arribas is “agradado” (pleased) with the interest from Sporting. Almería reportedly values the player at €40 million, and it’s worth noting that Arribas is 50% owned by Real Madrid.
The interest in Arribas follows Sporting’s successful acquisition of Luis Suárez, signaling a growing relationship between the two clubs. Adding a dynamic player like Arribas could provide a significant boost to Sporting’s attacking options as they compete in Primeira Liga and potentially European competitions. Futebol365 notes that Sporting is looking to add another player from Andalusia following the Suárez deal.
News of Sporting’s interest in Arribas comes as the player continues to perform at a high level for Almería. Record reports that Sporting has Arribas on their list of potential targets for the summer transfer window.
The potential transfer could be complicated by Arribas’s valuation, but Sporting appears willing to explore the possibility of bringing the talented midfielder to Lisbon.
