Rui Borges and Varandas could lose half the squad after Sporting tie | OneFootball

Sporting host Gil Vicente next Saturday in an absolutely decisive match to secure second place in the league and the resulting spot in next season’s Champions League. However, beyond the sporting pressure, the clash at Alvalade could also be marked by several farewells in the Sporting camp.

The list of players with uncertain futures is extensive and includes some of the main figures in Rui Borges’ team. Gonçalo Inácio, Ousmane Diomande, Maxi Araújo, Francisco Trincão and Morten Hjulmand continue to attract strong interest from several European giants, and are seen as potential multimillion-euro sales for the SAD led by Frederico Varandas.

There are also situations that are practically settled. Hidemasa Morita, whose contract is coming to an end, is increasingly close to leaving Alvalade, with Leeds the main candidate to sign him. Meanwhile, players such as Giorgi Kochorashvili and Souleymane Faye could leave on loan after seasons below expectations.

Pote also appears among the players who could shake up the market. Despite his recent renewal until 2030, the Portugal international still has a market in England and Germany, while Iván Fresneda remains highly rated by clubs such as Manchester City, who are closely monitoring the Spanish full-back’s development.

After the already official sale of Geovany Quenda to Chelsea, Rui Borges is preparing for a summer of major changes at Sporting. Before that, however, the Lions know that the focus is on beating Gil Vicente and securing a return to the Champions League, in a match that promises strong emotions on and off the pitch.

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