Sporting CP and Club Brugge are both interested in Elche winger Germán Valera, a 24-year-old youth product of Atletico Madrid who has established himself at his current club over the last year and a half. According to transfer expert Matteo Moretto, both clubs are considering making an offer for the Spanish and Lithuanian player in the coming months. The same source reported that Valera is under contract until 2027, with a possible extension to 2028. Transfermarkt estimates the winger's value to be €6 million. Valera joined Elche in July 2025 and has two caps for Spain's U18 team.