Sporting Lisbon:
Marcos Rojo – Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United, Southampton
Another Argentine star in the Portuguese top flight, he had been courted the Premier League’s top sides as his dynamic performances and versatility firmly put him in the shop window. However, Southampton now have money burning a hole in their pocket and may decide to gazump the competition with a move of their own.
Islam Slimani – Newcastle, Everton, West Ham and Crystal Palace
The Algerian enhanced his reputation at the World Cup this summer, and West Ham had thought they had struck a deal to sign the striker shortly after the tournament. However, aware of the demand in their player, Sporting have hiked the price to a level that interested parties find unacceptable.
William Carvalho – Arsenal, Manchester United
The young midfielder suddenly found himself as one of the world’s most in demand players at the end of the previous campaign, and Sporting are now waiting for the inevitable big money bid that will see him make the move to the Premier League.
Eric Dier – Newcastle United
Having spent time on loan with Everton, Newcastle are now looking to bring the English born defender back home after he finally broke into the Sporting first team.
Miguel Lopes – Tottenham
The right-back, who spent last season on loan with Lyon, is likely to complete a loan deal to join Spurs in the coming days as Mauricio Pochettino looks to renew the club’s challenge for Champions League football next season.