Sporting Make Move For Yeremay As Winger Weighs Late-Summer Options

Sporting CP have made an offer to Deportivo La Coruña for Yeremay Hernández. The 22-year-old winger rejected Como in June after a strong season in Spain’s second division and chose to stay at Deportivo.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Sporting have put in a formal bid for Yeremay as they look for wide reinforcements. Yeremay’s potential deal with Como didn’t work out in June due to his preference to stay in Spain and be a key player for Deportivo. While he is still considering a move, two more clubs have become interested in the player, resulting in a transfer saga close to the deadline.

FORM AND CONTRACT SITUATION

Yeremay was Deportivo’s breakout star last season. He scored 15 league goals and participated in all of their attacks, earning him a new contract in June that runs until 2030. The improved deal was intended to ward off interest in the player, as several clubs wanted him in January.

WHY SPORTING WANT HIM

Sporting are looking for upgrades in attacking positions and the versatile winger fits the bill. They usually look to add younger players with resale value, and the 22-year-old would be a project for them. Time is crucial, though, as Deportivo have Yeremay tied to a long contract, and the price could go up late in the window with more clubs chasing the player.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Deportivo spent heavily in January to sign Yeremay and have seen his market value soar over the past year. He was subject to more interest in the winter window but the club decided against selling him to Premier League clubs. Yeremay also wants guaranteed first-team playing time at his next club and has to make a key decision over the next week.

WHAT NEXT?

While Sporting wait for a response from Deportivo, Yeremay continues to benefit from interest from other teams. Recent reports claim Manchester United and Chelsea are the other two teams in the race to sign him in what could soon become a bidding war. He will have to take into account guaranteed playing minutes as well as fit in the project to make his next move.