Athletic Bilbao's Ambitious Summer Transfer Plans: Laporte and Sainz Lead the Charge

Athletic Bilbao's Summer 2025 Transfer Plans Unveiled: Laporte and Sainz in the Spotlight Bilbao, Spain – June 11, 2025 – As La Liga concludes, Athletic Bilbao is already strategizing for the upcoming Champions League season. The club, with significant income exceeding €40 million, is looking to strengthen its squad. El Correo newspaper's recent TikTok video highlights several potential signings. Among the most prominent names is Aymeric Laporte, currently with Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia. While Laporte's current salary is substantial (€25 million), Athletic Bilbao views him as a player who would significantly improve their competitive edge. The club is prepared to negotiate his transfer. Another key target is Borja Sainz from Norwich City. While initial contacts have been made, competition from Porto could prove challenging. The video suggests that Sainz's market value is around €14 million, a figure Norwich City might find acceptable. The video notes that "initial contacts have been made." The video also mentions Areso, a player who could replace Oscar de Marcos at right-back, and Aimar Oroz, a midfielder whose transfer is considered complex due to Osasuna's reluctance to negotiate. Finally, Robert Navarro, whose contract with Mallorca is expiring, is another player on Athletic Bilbao's radar. The overall impression is that Athletic Bilbao is actively pursuing these players to bolster their team for next season.