Sevilla FC eyes new striker amid injury‑hit transfer plans
Sevilla FC’s sporting director José Ignacio Navarro says the club needs roughly twenty goals to replace the offensive output lost after recent departures. The team is pursuing a new forward, with Spanish striker Fran Navarro of Sporting Braga emerging as the main target. Navarro scored 12 goals in 53 matches last season and is seen as a suitable replacement for Akor Adams.
A parallel transfer involving Ecuadorian midfielder Patrik Mercado fell into limbo after he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus, requiring an eight‑ to nine‑month recovery. The deal, valued at about €6 million, is delayed until the player clears both a medical assessment and the club’s salary‑cap requirements.
Entities: Fran Navarro · Independiente del Valle · José Ignacio Navarro · Patrik Mercado · Sevilla FC
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Patrik Mercado suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus, with a recovery time estimated at 8–9 months. (Sevilla FC report)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fran Navarro scored 12 goals in 53 matches for Sporting Braga in the previous season. (Estadio Deportivo)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sevilla FC's negotiations for Fran Navarro involve a loan with an option to buy, while Sporting Braga prefers a permanent transfer. (Sevilla FC report)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The transfer of Patrik Mercado to Sevilla FC, valued at €6 million, is pending due to the player's injury and required medical clearance. (Sevilla FC report)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sevilla FC aims to score around 20 goals next season to replace lost offensive output. (José Ignacio Navarro)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sevilla FC is targeting Fran Navarro as a potential striker to replace Akor Adams. (Sevilla FC sporting director)