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Sporting are now ‘in possession of a first official proposal’ for Ruben Semedo, according to Sunday’s edition of Portuguese newspaper Record.

A list of interested clubs are mentioned, with the two most interested continuing to seem Newcastle United and Lille. Rafael Benitez’s side recently made contact with Semedo’s entourage to see if the central defender fancies a move to St James’ Park.

It’s probably a 50/50 as to whether the first official proposal is from Newcastle, but even if it is… it’s not enough. Record reiterate that Sporting want €20m, and say of the first offer ‘the value falls below the level mentioned’.

It’s unlikely Lille would stretch to €20m for 23 year old Semedo, and it would be a figure easier for Newcastle to live with. But, given that Sporting were the ones to first push Semedo to the market, it’s no surprise a club has gone in below the asking price.

To counter originally seeming too keen, Sporting are now telling their local media there’s a possibility of Semedo staying and being rewarded with a new contract.