Sporting CP head coach Rui Borges has addressed the growing speculation surrounding Goncalo Inacio after the defender was left out of the starting lineup on Saturday. With AC Milan showing keen interest in bringing the Portugal international to San Siro and rumors linking him to Barcelona, the manager admitted he cannot guarantee the 24-year-old central defender will remain at the club before the transfer window closes.
Nottingham Forest are on the verge of completing one of the most significant deals of the summer transfer window after reaching an agreement for Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande. The Ivory Coast international has been a target for several elite clubs across Europe, but the Reds have moved decisively to secure his signature.
Chelsea starlet Jesse Derry marked a memorable start to his loan spell with Sporting CP by scoring a sensational goal in a 2–0 pre-season victory over AS Monaco. The 19-year-old winger, who has joined the Portuguese side on a season-long loan, capped the moment by mimicking Cole Palmer's iconic 'cold' celebration.
Paul Pogba has made a long-awaited return to the pitch for Monaco, featuring in a pre-season friendly as he fights to save his career in the South of France. The World Cup winner has endured a nightmare spell at the Stade Louis II, but his appearance this weekend offers a glimmer of hope that he could yet play a role under new management.
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