The Millions Silas Andersen Could Cost Sporting

Sporting isn't just looking at Palhinha to replace Morten Hjulmand, the midfielder whose departure is slated for this summer. Hjulmand will likely play his final game in a Sporting jersey this Sunday at Jamor, in the Portuguese Cup final against Torreense. The green and whites are eyeing another reinforcement for the defensive midfield role, and the chosen player is another Dane, currently playing in Sweden: Silas Andersen, 21, from Hacken. The potential transfer fee is beginning to take shape.

Andersen is a key player for his team, having featured in seven of the eight league matches played in Sweden this year, plus two Cup games. This totals 731 minutes across nine appearances, all as a starter, with one goal scored. Sporting is already in negotiations with the Swedish club.

Discussions are progressing well, though perhaps not as advanced as Danish media suggests, which reported a proposal of €7 million plus €3 million in performance-based bonuses, potentially inflating the deal to €10 million. While A BOLA understands the figures aren't yet laid out so linearly, they are close to what has been reported, with the operation potentially reaching up to €10 million. The process is moving forward and is expected to see further developments next week, when Sporting is set to officially announce Doumbia (Venezia) and Pedro Lima (Aves SAD), and Andersen's deal could also be finalized around that time.

Silas Andersen has been on Sporting's scouting radar for a long time, following numerous observations over recent months. An initial approach for the player was made in January, and more recently, the club's hierarchy gave the green light to proceed with negotiations for the defensive midfielder. With a strong physical presence (1.90 meters) and good ball-carrying ability, the Dane is seen as a project player with immense potential for the number 6 position, positioning himself as a prime target to succeed his compatriot Morten Hjulmand.