Islam Slimani Attracts Premier League Interest Amid Sporting Lisbon Exit Rumours
Algerian striker Islam Slimani may be on his way out of Sporting Lisbon, despite publicly expressing a desire to remain with the Portuguese side. According to reports in A Bola, the club is quietly preparing for his potential departure this summer.
Sporting have not ruled out selling the 27-year-old forward, who has impressed with his goal-scoring ability and physical presence in the Primeira Liga. Slimani’s growing profile has caught the attention of several Premier League clubs, with Norwich City, West Bromwich Albion, Leicester City, and Newcastle United all reportedly showing strong interest.
Tottenham Hotspur are also said to be monitoring the situation closely, making Slimani one of the more sought-after strikers on the market. Sporting are reportedly holding out for a fee of around €15 million before agreeing to part ways with the Algerian international.
Slimani joined Sporting in 2013 and quickly became a key figure in the squad, earning admiration for his work rate, aerial dominance, and knack for scoring crucial goals. He was also instrumental in Algeria’s 2014 FIFA World Cup campaign, further boosting his reputation on the international stage.
With the summer transfer window in full swing and Premier League clubs eager to reinforce their squads, Sporting may find it difficult to hold onto their star striker—particularly if an English side meets the club’s valuation.
For now, Slimani remains with Sporting Lisbon, but the coming weeks could determine whether the prolific forward swaps Portugal for England ahead of the new season.
