Sporting CP is among a group of top Portuguese clubs pursuing Ibrahima Ba, which also includes FC Porto, Benfica Lisbonne, SC Braga, and Vitoria Guimaraes. Aston Villa and Stade Rennais have also expressed interest in the 20-year-old Senegalese central defender, who is considered one of the major revelations of the 2025/26 Primeira Liga season. Ba is having an excellent season with FC Famalicão, with 17 league appearances, 1 goal, and 1 assist. He is under contract until June 30, 2029. While his market value is estimated at 3 million euros, his club does not intend for him to leave this summer for less than 10 million euros.