The Premier League club going after the signing of Sergi Altimira

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17/01/26 21:00:00

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The winter transfer market of 2026 has turned its spotlight on the Benito Villamarín Stadium, where the performance of Sergi Altimira has not gone unnoticed by British offices. Fulham has emerged as the latest candidate in the bid for the defensive midfielder, initiating preliminary contacts to assess his immediate availability, as reported by Rudy Galetti from Team Talk.

This emergence in the Andalusian scene corresponds to Marco Silva's search for a profile with judgment and deployment for his midfield. After taking part in the historic thrashing of Real Betis against Real Madrid, the Catalan footballer has seen his international value soar significantly. The London-based team, popularly known as the "Cottagers," aims to capitalize on a player who combines tactical intelligence with remarkable technical consistency. Fulham has requested comprehensive information about the midfielder, who at the age of 24 has become a fundamental piece for Manuel Pellegrini. Although there is no formal proposal on the table yet, the interest is real, and discussions are ongoing between both sports institutions.

🚨📄 Fulham are the latest club to ask for info on Sergi Altimira, with initial contacts held in recent days.

Eintracht Frankfurt remain very keen, together with other 🇩🇪 and 🏴 teams.

Real Betis value him €20/25m and are already exploring replacements.

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— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) January 5, 2026

The strategic value of Sergi Altimira in the European market

The sports management of Real Betis is fully aware of the gem they have in their squad and is not willing to facilitate an economic departure. The Verdiblanco club has valued Sergi Altimira at a figure close to 25 million euros, thus safeguarding its assets after renewing him until 2029. This strong position allows the Betis negotiators to bargain without financial urgencies, knowing that the long-term contract is their best defense.

Fulham will have to dig deep if they want to convince the Sevillian board to part ways with a midfielder who has shone both in the League and in Europe. This season, the pivot has accumulated quality minutes in eleven league matches and has been a undisputed starter in the continental competition's group stage. His ability to organize the game and his physical deployment position him as a luxury reinforcement for any team with aspirations in England.

International competition and the future of Fulham

However, the English team is not alone in this race, as German Eintracht Frankfurt continues to closely monitor every move of the player. Fulham will have to compete with the dynamic proposal from the Bundesliga, where they believe the Catalan's profile would fit perfectly into their system. This rivalry between European leagues only benefits Betis, as they see the value of their asset continue to rise this January.

While the future of the Betis midfielder is being defined, the London-based team is also exploring other market avenues, including interests in a Moroccan star and an American international. Fulham seeks an intelligent restructuring that will allow them to make a qualitative leap in the Premier League standings during the second half of the season. The arrival of an organizer with the vision of the former Sabadell player would be the masterstroke to balance the team's creative zone.

Real Betis' planning already considers exit scenarios, contemplating names like Alex Tóth from Ferencváros to cover a potential vacancy in midfield. Fulham remains a key player in this winter transfer dance, demonstrating that their scouting ability remains very aggressive in the Spanish market. Only time will tell if the requested 25 million euros are sufficient to see the talent from Heliópolis shining under London's rain.

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