"Man United and Arsenal have dispatched scouts to Portugal in recent weeks, eager to evaluate Debast's game in detail. Reports suggest Man United could test Sporting's resolve with a bid in the region of 40 million, though that figure falls well short of the defender's 80 million release clause. Sporting, however, may be open to negotiations below that threshold, given the sizeable 15% sell-on clause owed to Anderlecht, Debast's former club."
"Ruben Amorim, who now sits in the Man United dugout but once coached Debast at Sporting, could play a crucial role in making the move happen. His familiarity with the player could prove decisive, as United's hierarchy are said to be seeking Amorim's endorsement before sanctioning a major outlay. Should Amorim give the green light, United's interest may move from exploratory to concrete."
"Should Amorim give the green light, United's interest may move from exploratory to concrete. While Newcastle United's earlier admiration for the Belgian appears to have cooled, other European giants remain in the mix. Borussia Dortmund and Napoli are keeping tabs. With his contract running until 2029, Sporting hold the stronger cards in negotiations, but the scale of Premier League interest means January could yet spark a tug-of-war."
Several Premier League clubs will prioritise defensive reinforcements in January, with Manchester United among the keen bidders. Zeno Debast is a 21-year-old Belgian centre-back playing for Sporting CP under contract until 2029 and attracting interest from Arsenal, Manchester United, Aston Villa, Borussia Dortmund and Napoli. Manchester United and Arsenal have sent scouts to Portugal to assess Debast. United could test Sporting with a reported bid near 40 million, well below the 80 million release clause, though Sporting may negotiate given a 15% sell-on fee owed to Anderlecht. Ruben Amorim's previous coaching relationship with Debast could tip United's decision.
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