Do or die at the Dragão
This is it. Sporting face Porto this Wednesday at the Dragão Arena in the Betclic League playoff semi-final, and there is no second chance (6). Winner goes to the final. Your team finished the regular season second on 82 points with a +65 goal difference, but none of that matters now. It's one game, everything on the line.
Hjulmand wanted by Madrid and Atlético
Morten Hjulmand is at the center of a tug-of-war between two Spanish giants. Real Madrid see him as a cheaper alternative to Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez (9), while Atlético Madrid are also keen and have made their interest known to Sporting (2). Another unnamed club is in the race too. Hjulmand was recently ranked the ninth best player of the 21st century, so the attention is no surprise.
Tottenham still chasing Palhinha
Tottenham haven't given up on João Palhinha. The midfielder remains on their radar, with family pressure reportedly weighing on the player's mind as he considers a potential return to Sporting (3). This one is developing.
Arsenal eye Sporting full-back
Arsenal have drawn up a shortlist that includes one of your full-backs (5). No name confirmed yet, but the Premier League club are clearly monitoring talent at Alvalade.
Varandas: nearly €300M spent since 2023
President Frederico Varandas has invested close to €300 million in the transfer market since the 2023/24 season (4). That level of ambition explains why big clubs keep circling your squad.
Quick hits
Luís Magalhães is leaving the club (1). Alisson Santos's former club is set to receive millions from Sporting as part of a transfer agreement (7), while Napoli's purchase of the Brazilian has triggered a financial windfall further down the chain (8).
Fan reactions
The mood on Reddit is a mix of concern and transfer anxiety. Hjulmand has been ruled out of Denmark's camp with an injury, news that landed just as the Atlético Madrid links resurfaced, leaving fans uneasy about his short-term fitness and long-term future. Meanwhile, Ricardo Esgaio is reportedly close to joining Gil Vicente on a two-year deal. Read more on r/SportingCP