Sporting in talks to sign Palmeiras goalkeeper | OneFootball

Sporting are in talks to sign Kaique, a Brazilian goalkeeper owned by Palmeiras. Discussions between the two clubs are already underway, at a time when the Lions are looking for solutions to strengthen their goalkeeping department.

The 23-year-old keeper recently returned to Brazil after two spells in Portuguese football. In 2024/25 he played for Farense on loan and, the following season, wore the Nacional shirt, where he was a regular and made 28 appearances. The information was reported by 'Maisfutebol'.

Developed at Verdão, the player has yet to make his debut for the first team, and is currently one of the options in the squad managed by Abel Ferreira. Even so, the Brazilian club still believes in the player’s potential, having already represented Brazil at youth level, and is open to negotiating a permanent transfer.

, whose departure from Alvalade is a possibility in this transfer window. Faced with that scenario, Sporting’s board began looking for alternatives for the position.

His time in Portuguese football could be an important factor in the Brazilian’s possible adaptation to the Lions, since he already knows the reality of the league. Sporting therefore see Kaique - valued at €2 million - as a young goalkeeper with room for development.

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