Ruben Amorim is said to be the frontrunner for the next manager position at Liverpool due to his impressive tenure at Sporting. Since taking charge in 2020, he led the team to their first league title in 19 years and is currently on track to repeat that success this season. Under his leadership, Sporting has built a reputation for shrewd transfer deals. One of Sporting’s notable signings is Pedro Goncalves, who joined the club in 2020 after a successful season at Famalicao.

Goncalves has been a key player for Sporting, scoring 74 goals and providing 48 assists in 170 appearances. The Ivorian international has also made an impact, costing Sporting an initial €7.5m (£6.4m) and forming a strong defensive trio with Goncalo Inacio and former Liverpool player Sebastian Coates. Amorim has praised the talent and potential of Goncalves, highlighting the player’s desirability to numerous top clubs. Sporting’s success under Amorim has garnered interest from other clubs, with Goncalves already linked to several top teams.

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