Sporting CP is targeting Spanish defensive midfielder Sergi Altimira from Betis as a potential replacement for Hjulmand. The Lisbon club is prepared to submit a proposal in the coming days and has reportedly been monitoring the player for several months. It is understood that the Andalusian club rejected an offer of approximately €30 million for him in the last transfer window, while other clubs like Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig have also been linked.