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Rui Silva’s less convincing performances at the start of the season have led Sporting to keep a close eye on the goalkeeper market. Kaique Pereira, 23, is one of the names being considered, although any potential move also depends on an exit in that department.

The Brazilian belongs to Palmeiras and knows Portuguese football well, having represented Farense and Nacional on loan over the last two seasons. It was in Madeira that he stood out the most, helping the black-and-whites secure survival and conceding 35 goals in the matches in which he was in goal.

One of Kaique’s biggest strengths is saving penalties. In the last edition of the league, he saved four of the seven penalties he faced and, including his spell at Farense, he has a record of five saves from eight attempts. Rui Silva, by comparison, has stopped two of the 12 penalties he has faced since arriving at Sporting.

Kaique also stands out for coming off his line to deal with crosses and for his physical presence, at 1.93 metres tall. Despite his performances in Portugal, he returned to Palmeiras without managing to get any minutes in Abel Ferreira’s team, a situation that could make a possible departure easier. For now, however, there has been no progress in negotiations between the two clubs.

, who has offers and could leave Alvalade. If the Lions move for Kaique, the Brazilian will reunite with Luís Guilherme and Pedro Lima, former teammates from Palmeiras’ youth setup with whom he still maintains a close relationship.

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