Pedro Goncalves
Liverpool eyeing Portuguese star
According to several reports in English media, Liverpool are looking to make a move for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Pedro Goncalves who has been in fine form for the Portuguese giants this season. The young midfielder has had a great start to the current campaign and was very impressive in his team’s Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund. The Portugal international mainly operates as a number 10 but can also play out wide. He scored 23 goals last season and helped his team to their first league title in two decades. This season, he has scored 11 goals and scored a brace against Dortmund as Sporting secured a place in the Champions League Round of 16. According to A Bol, the player has a 67 million pounds release clause which in the current market, seems to be very reasonable for a pla...
Arsenal interested in signing reported Liverpool target with 20 goal contributions
Arsenal have been credited with an interest in signing Sporting Lisbon midfielder Pedro Goncalves this summer, according to Eurosport. The Gunners have benefited from the services of Martin Odegaard, who joined them on loan from Real Madrid during the winter transfer window. However, it is unclear whether they can sign him on a permanent deal later this year, and the club are likely to look at alternative options. Real Betis’ Nabil Fekir is known as a potential target, and it is now reported that Goncalves is another player who has caught their attention. Sportslens view: Goncalves has had a superb campaign with Sporting in the Primeira Liga, where they are 10 points clear of Porto at the top of the table. The 22-year-old bagged seven goals and eight assists from 40 appearances in a centra...
Man United enter race to sign £51.7m Liverpool target with 20 goal contributions
Manchester United are looking at the possibility of signing Sporting Lisbon attacker Pedro Goncalves as they aim to bolster the right side of their attack, The Guardian claims. The Red Devils recently appointed John Murtough and Darren Fletcher as the football and technical directors respectively, and the duo have started working on transfer targets. Goncalves has caught the eye with his performances for Sporting, who are currently cruising at the top of the Primeira Liga table. The Portuguese has bagged 15 goals and five assists from 26 games this term, and he has played in different positions. While he started his career in a central midfield role, he has played in the number 10 position this term and has also been successful on the right wing. United have a long-term interest in Bo...
Report: Liverpool ‘continue to track’ £52m star in scintillating form
According to reports from Record (h/t The Mirror), Liverpool are continuing to track Sporting Lisbon’s Pedro Goncalves. Liverpool have been in contact with the Portuguese club over a move for the midfielder who has been nothing short of sensational this season. The Reds have made an informal offer for the Portuguese star who has scored 14 times in 15 league games this term for Sporting. Liverpool, currently fourth in the Premier League table, are already behind leaders Manchester City by 10 points, and they may struggle to retain their league title. Whether or not they manage to do so, it is evident that the squad needs freshness and new additions are required. The Reds could be set for a busy summer transfer window, and it seems Jurgen Klopp has already earmarked Goncalves as an opti...
