Sporting has announced the signing of Irankunda, according to A Bola. The 20-year-old winger signed a contract with Sporting until 2031 that includes a release clause of 80 million euros.

Rudy Galetti reports that Nestory Irankunda is expected to be announced as a new Sporting CP player after Bayern’s formal approval has been received. Sporting will pay Watford €16m plus bonuses for 90% of the player's rights, with Bayern keeping 10% of a future sale. The player's contract is a 5-year deal with an €80m release clause and a salary of approximately €2.5m gross per year plus bonuses.

A deal was agreed with Watford for Nestory Irankunda worth around £15m plus a sell-on. With Bayern Munich due 40% of the fee, Watford will make around £7m of profit on the £2m they spent on the player last summer, with the potential for more profit if the Australian is successful in the Primeira Liga. Previously, £10m bids from both Sporting and Hull City had been rejected.

According to A Bola, Nestory Irankunda arrived in Portugal on Tuesday night and completed medical examinations for Sporting, where no problems were detected. Irankunda has already been to the Sporting Academy in Alcochete and met his new teammates. He is expected to be officially announced as a Sporting player on Thursday for the next five seasons. The transfer from Watford involved a fee of €15 million, plus an additional €3 million in objectives.

Rudy Galetti reports that Nestory Irankunda has arrived in Lisbon. Medical tests with Sporting CP are scheduled for tomorrow morning, followed by the contract signing to complete his move from Watford.

According to A Bola, winger Irankunda was in the stands at Vicarage Road for a farewell to Watford fans during the club's 1-0 win against Crawley Town in the English League Cup. He made 42 appearances for the club, scoring 4 goals and providing 4 assists. Irankunda's next destination is Alvalade, and he is expected to arrive in Lisbon between today and tomorrow to undergo medical examinations before signing with Sporting CP for five seasons. If the process proceeds as expected, he could join the team's training tomorrow at the Academy in Alcochete. Irankunda is set to be officially announced as Sporting CP's eighth signing for the 2026/2027 season.

According to a report from A Bola, the transfer of Australian winger Nestory Irankunda to Sporting is imminent. The report states that Sporting will sign Irankunda for a fixed fee of €15 million, with a potential for an additional €3 million depending on objectives. Irankunda is expected to arrive in Lisbon on Sunday, or Monday at the latest.

According to Sky Sports correspondent Anthony Joseph, Sporting CP have agreed a deal worth approximately £17m for Watford forward Nestory Irankunda. Sporting CP made an improved bid of £13m earlier this week, but Watford’s hierarchy negotiated that price up to near £17m.

According to statements from Watford's general director, Luke Dowling, which were reproduced by the Watford Observer, the English club is making every effort to retain Australian winger Nestory Irankunda. Dowling stated that Scott Duxbury is determined to keep Nestory Irankunda, but also emphasized that the transfer market moves quickly and that there has been much more movement this week regarding the player. Dowling noted that if the interested club is Sporting, as has been reported, it is a large football club that plays in Europe. He added that Nestory Irankunda is still training with Watford and they will observe how the next few days develop.

Nicolo Schira reports that the transfer of Nestory Irankunda to Sporting CP from Watford FC is complete. The fee is €22M, consisting of €18M plus €4M in bonuses, and the contract runs until 2031.

Fabrizio Romano reports that the transfer of Nestory Irankunda to Sporting CP from Watford is confirmed. The agreement includes a €15m fixed fee, with add-ons that could potentially increase the total fee to more than €18m. A long-term deal has also been agreed with the winger.

According to Fabrizio Romano, an agreement has been reached with FC Watford regarding the transfer terms for winger Nestory Irankunda. The Portuguese top club will pay 18 million euros plus bonuses to the English second division team. In Lisbon, Irankunda is expected to receive a five-year contract.

Rudy Galetti reports that Nestory Irankunda's transfer to Sporting CP can proceed, as Watford and Bayern have reached an agreement on the payment structure for Bayern's 40% sell-on clause. Watford has fully approved the transfer, and only paperwork and final formalities remain before the deal is completed.

According to Rudy Galetti, an agreement has been reached between Sporting CP and Watford for Nestory Irankunda, which includes a sell-on clause. The clubs have agreed on the final fee, and only the instalment structure is pending. The deal is now dependent on Watford and Bayern, with Bayern holding a 40% sell-on clause.

According to Anthony Joseph, Sporting CP have made a higher offer of £14m for Watford forward Nestory Irankunda. The offer is still below Watford's valuation of the Australia international, but discussions are continuing.

According to A Bola, negotiations between Sporting and Watford for Nestory Irankunda have resumed, and the clubs have reached an understanding. Sporting's proposal would not exceed a fixed €15 million, with variables that could potentially bring the deal's value to almost €20M. A five-season contract until 2031 has been defined for Irankunda. The finalization of the agreement depends on a clause from when the player was sold to Watford for €4 million, which guaranteed Bayern Munich a 40% share of a future sale. Watford is in talks with Bayern Munich to substantially reduce this percentage to make Sporting's €15 million threshold acceptable. The report adds that if an agreement is reached between Watford and Bayern Munich, Irankunda will travel to Lisbon for medical examinations and to sign for Sporting.

According to A Bola, Sporting and Watford have resumed negotiations to reach an agreement for the transfer of Nestory Irankunda. Watford continues to demand a €20 million fixed fee. Sporting does not accept this amount and is attempting to propose a formula that includes objectives or other variables to make the transfer feasible. The report states that Sporting's administration has made what could be the final effort to resolve the deadlock, as the operation has reached a critical stage. Sporting considers the price excessive and is unwilling to allow the impasse to continue indefinitely.

According to A Bola, Nestory Irankunda's potential transfer to Sporting is in a delicate stage and the deal may be threatened. Watford is demanding a fixed fee of €20 million for Irankunda, while Sporting has not offered more than an amount that approaches €15 million. No agreement has been reached, and there is no indication of an imminent conclusion. Irankunda has approved a move to Sporting and has expressed his desire to join the club this season to Watford officials, hoping that an agreement can be reached. Watford used Irankunda in a recent friendly against Brentford, which demonstrates that the club still counts on him and does not foresee an imminent conclusion to the negotiations.

Nestory Irankunda has spoken directly with Watford CEO Scott Duxbury to discuss the situation and has asked for his help to speed up the process, as the player wants to complete a move to Sporting. Watford are trying to renegotiate their agreement with Bayern Munich before finalizing the sale, because the German club is entitled to 40% of any future transfer fee. Sporting intend to turn their full attention to Irankunda after expected departures in their squad.

Sporting remain confident of signing Nestory Irankunda and have made what is still the only formal offer of €15m (£13m) plus €5m (£4.3m) in bonuses. According to Correio da Manhã, Irankunda has indicated to Watford that he wants the move to happen and is frustrated with the club's stance. The newspaper claims the 20-year-old temporarily removed all Watford references from his Instagram account last week to show his dissatisfaction, as he believes Sporting's proposal is fair and he should be allowed the opportunity to play in the Champions League. Correio da Manhã also says the Portuguese club believes Watford's stance is partly an attempt to buy time, with the hope that more clubs will make offers to increase the price. However, O Jogo reports an additional aspect to the negotiations, stating that Watford are in discussions with Bayern Munich. The German club is entitled to 40% of any future transfer fee for Irankunda, and the report indicates the Championship side is trying to agree on compensation with them before completing a sale to Sporting. O Jogo also reports that Irankunda has told Watford he is determined to join Sporting, ruling out other destinations. The report claims the Australian has rejected interest from Hull City, Lille and Club Brugge. While Sporting await Watford’s response and remain optimistic, they have indicated they will not increase their offer.

Wattford's CEO, Scott Duxbury, has addressed Sporting's interest in Irankunda. Duxbury revealed that he has spoken directly with Irankunda and tried to convince him to stay for one more year to help the club achieve its objectives. Sporting has approached Wattford with a proposal of €14 million plus bonuses for the player, while Wattford maintains that the price is €20 million with bonuses. Duxbury admitted that if the sale is completed, the club will have funds to acquire players.

Sporting are in a leading position to sign Nestory Irankunda and have spent the past week negotiating with Watford over a package worth €15m (£13m) plus another €5m (£4.3m) in bonuses. Sporting have already reached an agreement with Irankunda over personal terms. Record says Sporting’s proposal remains the only concrete offer currently received by Watford. Sporting are confident an agreement can still be reached and are keen for the negotiations not to be prolonged. The expectation is still that Irankunda could move before the transfer window closes.

Sporting has a proposal of 14 million euros, plus objectives, for Nestory Irankunda. Negotiations with Watford are ongoing, but the clubs' positions on the values involved are still distant. Sporting's offer is 14 million euros with variables based on objectives, while Watford has set the price for the attacker at 20 million euros, including bonuses. Sporting does not intend to exceed its budget limits for the position and will only proceed if Watford agrees to a price closer to the figures presented. According to A BOLA, Sporting's stance in the negotiations is firm.

A Bola reports that the transfer of Nestory Irankunda from Watford to Sporting is imminent and that the player is set to arrive in the next hours.

According to Sky Sports, Sporting CP have not made a new bid for Nestroy Irankunda since their €12m offer was rejected.

Sporting initiated discussions for Nestory Irankunda and subsequently made a proposal of €15m (£13m) plus bonuses. According to Record, Sporting's offer of €15m (£13m) plus €5m (£4.3m) in performance-related bonuses has substantially met Watford’s demands. The Portuguese club hopes the transfer can be finalized by the end of the week. The same report claims Irankunda is awaiting permission to travel to Lisbon, with a potential arrival this weekend for a medical examination if the final details are agreed upon. Negotiations now appear to be centered on finalizing the transfer rather than on a major financial disagreement. Record adds that Irankunda continues to be Sporting’s preferred choice for the position. The transfer is reportedly in its final stage, with preparations for Irankunda’s arrival in Lisbon already underway.

A Portuguese newspaper reported that Sporting CP's latest bid for Irankunda is £17m, as they attempt to succeed against competitors.

Sky Sports confirmed that Sporting Lisbon made an offer for Nestory Irankunda of around £10m, which Watford rejected as it was less than the Championship side’s valuation. As part of the deal to sign him from Bayern last summer, a 50% sell-on and buy-back clause was included.

According to A Bola and reports in Portugal, Sporting have increased their efforts to sign Nestory Irankunda, making him their priority target and leading option for the left side of their attack. The club is preparing a five-year contract for the Australia international running until 2031 if an agreement with Watford can be reached. Watford sought around €15m (£13m) after rejecting a €10m offer from Hull City. Sporting continue to work on a deal worth approximately €15m (£13m), while Watford are attempting to increase the overall package to nearly €20m (£17.3m) through bonuses and performance-related incentives. Negotiations have advanced, and the transfer could be completed in the coming days if the final financial details are resolved. Sporting are fully committed to making Irankunda their first-choice signing for the position.

According to Anthony Joseph, Watford have rejected a bid of around £10m from Sporting CP for forward Nestory Irankunda. It is understood that Sporting CP has not made another offer since the bid was rejected, as the bid was much lower than Watford’s valuation of the Australia international.

According to 'A Bola', Sporting Lisbon is offering FC Watford a transfer fee of 15 million euros, while the English second-division club is hoping for 20 million. An agreement is nearing. Irankunda is being offered a five-year contract.

Nestory Irankunda is reportedly nearing a permanent transfer to Sporting CP from Watford. This move has the potential to make the attacker the most expensive player in the history of Australian football. Reports in Portugal indicate that Watford could receive a total of €22 million for the 20-year-old in a deal that includes add-ons.

According to the Portuguese newspaper Record, Sporting has approached Watford about a possible deal for Nestory Irankunda and has begun talks for the Australian international. The report also states that Sporting's interest is no longer limited to internal discussion, as the Lisbon club is now trying to determine the conditions for a deal. Sporting is looking for a versatile forward who can play on both wings and believes his combination of age, quality, and price could make him a valuable player with potential for further development and resale. It is reported that Watford is asking for €15m (£13m) to consider selling Irankunda.

According to A Bola, Nestory Irankunda is among the top three potential reinforcements for the left side of Sporting's attack. There are ongoing efforts and Irankunda is reportedly the primary candidate to reinforce the team. While the process is not very advanced at this stage, it could be decided in the coming weeks. The player is valued by Transfermarkt at €8 million and is within Sporting's real possibilities, although they may need to exceed that indicated market value slightly.

Sporting is considering Nestory Irankunda, a 20-year-old Australian international from Watford, as a potential reinforcement for their attack. Irankunda can play on both wings, as a number 10, or as a second striker, and scored four goals and provided four assists in 42 games for Watford last season. West Ham United and Fiorentina have also been linked with the player, who has a contract with Watford until 2030 and a market value of €8.00m, according to Transfermarkt.