Sunderland pushes for Catamo at €40 million, Sporting sets €60 million
Sunderland intends to resume negotiations for Sporting's winger, Geny Catamo, in the upcoming January transfer window, despite the Portuguese club having set the price at €40 million. Meanwhile, the English club still recalls the offer rejected in the summer.
Summer offer rejected
In the summer, Sunderland submitted to Sporting an offer of €33 million plus €7 million for Geny Catamo, but the Portuguese club refused. The English club keeps the intention to renegotiate alive in January.
Sporting's demands
According to A Bola, Sporting maintains the demand of €40 million, a fixed amount with no variable clauses. Meanwhile, Sunderland intends to extend the winger's contract and raise the release clause to €80 million.
Catamo's profile and performance
Geny Catamo is 25 years old and has already amassed 46 caps for the Mozambique national team. In the current season, he has played 10 games for Sporting, scoring two goals and providing four assists, according to the Portuguese source.
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The English version indicates that the player has already recorded three goals and four assists to date, revealing a slight discrepancy in the numbers presented. Both counts confirm Catamo's offensive influence on the right flank.
Sunderland's situation
Sunderland has had a disappointing start to the season, struggling to balance the demands of European football with the weekly routine of the Premier League. The club sees Catamo as the solution to improve the depth and quality of the attack.
Competition from other clubs
In addition to Sunderland, Newcastle United has also shown interest in the winger, creating a potential regional rivalry. Everton, Leeds United, Bournemouth and Brentford were mentioned as recent observers of the player.
Outlook for January
The English side still weighs the difference between its €40 million offer and the €60 million release clause demanded by Sporting, which could hinder the completion of the deal in January. The club also evaluated Argentine striker Matias Soule, but the option was ruled out.