Bayern and Liverpool compete for Debast, the new central defender becomes the focus of the transfer

Recently, there is news that a number of European giants are fiercely competing for the Belgian central defender Debast of Sporting CP. The 21-year-old defensive star has already entered the inspection lists of Bayern Munich and Liverpool, and his transfer trends continue to attract attention.

Sources from the Bundesliga revealed that the Bavarian club is accelerating its defense upgrade plan. The French central defender's contract with Palmecano is about to expire. Although Dortmund's Schloterbeck is regarded as the first choice as a replacement, the management has listed De Bast as an alternative. Club observers emphasized that the Belgian international's characteristics in terms of ball control ability and confrontation intensity are particularly suitable for the Bundesliga rhythm.

There are also undercurrents in the Premier League. According to the English media, Liverpool's sporting director has marked De Bast as a key backup for summer signings. If the deal for Crystal Palace defender Gueye fails to be reached, the young man wearing a Sporting CP jersey will become Anfield's key target. Senior transfer reporters revealed that the Reds' scouting system was impressed by the player's 53% success rate in aerial duels this season.

What deserves attention is the financial protection mechanism of Sporting CP. In the summer of 2024, he switched from Anderlecht to Portugal Overtime. The final settlement of the transaction reached 17.5 million euros (including fixed and floating terms). Debast's current contract will last until 2029, with a liquidated damages clause of up to 80 million euros, which sets a natural threshold for any potential negotiations.

Beyond the transfer whirlpool, Sporting CP’s court situation continues to escalate. The movement of Danish international Jurman also attracts attention. Manchester United is reported to be willing to pay 60 million euros for the midfield commander. Tottenham in North London is also said to be preparing an offer plan, and Postkoglu's tactical system may become an important consideration for the player's next stop.

Senior football analysts pointed out that these two potential billion-dollar transactions may reshape the operating structure of the Portuguese Super League giants. For the Lisbon team, which is famous for its youth training system, how to choose between high returns and competitive balance will become one of the most interesting suspenses in this summer's transfer window.

(Doctor)