Even though Sporting are said to be in advanced talks to sign Zeno Debast from Anderlecht, West Ham United are still not forgotten in the race.
A fresh story on the dispute for the centre-back is today shared by Mais Futebol, who claims that the Lions are ‘well positioned’ to take the defender.
It’s said Sporting are about to sign Debast for something between €18m and €20m. Now they discuss with Anderlecht how this payment will be made, as it should be between €13m and €15m up front, plus €5m in bonuses.
The Hammers’ disadvantage is that Sporting are in the Champions League next season, besides the bigger possibility of playing in their thee-defender formation in Lisbon.
That defensive tactic is seen as a big positive for Sporting, presumably because three at the back would give Debast a better chance of starting.
Mais Futebol doesn’t bring any information on whether West Ham still have a chance to win this battle, while we must say the price for this transfer doesn’t sound prohibitive at all.
