The transfer market is entering its decisive phase and Fotis Ioannidis seems ready to do everything in his power to move to Sporting.

The Greek striker is the Lions' greatest ally in this process since, according to Monday's edition of A Bola, Ioannidis has increased the pressure on those responsible for Panathinaikos, so that the deal is finally concluded.

Ruben Amorim has long identified the 24-year-old Greek as the main target to bolster the Lions' attacking front, and the Leones' coach's conviction has kept the Alvalade club's management determined to fulfil their coach's wishes.

Despite the interest of several clubs in the past few months (the latest being Leicester City and Southampton), Ioannidis maintains his desire to go to Sporting, a club that, unlike them, will be able to fight for titles and compete in the Champions League.

Despite the great desire to bring the Greek international to Alvalade, the national champions are also developing a “Plan B” when it comes to strengthening the attack. FC Barcelona's Vitor Roque has already been identified as an alternative, so much so that Sporting have already started contacts with the Catalan side with a view to reaching a possible deal.

Whatever the case, those in charge of Leo do not want to risk leaving Amorim without attacking options when the market closes. Ioannidis or Vitor Roque, one of them would certainly be a reinforcement for the Lions, and the next few days will be decisive in determining the final choice.