Lille has also identified Fotis Ioannidis as a potential recruit for several months. However, the player's choice seems to clearly fall on Sporting due to several factors including Sporting's participation in the Champions League group stage.

Lille has shown interest in Fotis Ioannidis, a player from Panathinaïkos, as a potential replacement for Jonathan David. There are reports of competition from Sporting Portugal for the player's transfer.

The performance of Fotis Ioannidis, with 23 goals and 10 assists in the 2023/2024 season, has attracted the attention of several European clubs, including Lille of Ligue 1. Lille is considering advancing for the player and is seen as a direct competitor to Sporting in the race for the Greek striker.