The highly sought-after striker apparently had offers from several mid-table clubs in the years before his rise to fame.

Morten Hjulmand in Demand as Juventus and United Circle Sporting’s Midfield GeneralHjulmand’s Rapid RiseMorten Hjulmand’s story is one of modern football’s sharpest midfield ascents. From his

Gyokeres completed his long-awaited move to Arsenal last week, with Sporting receiving a total package of €72.6m for a player they signed for €20m two years ago

Sporting CP boss Rui Borges has no qualms about the club's new strikers stepping up to replace Viktor Gyokeres, who "defined an era" at the club.

Goncalo Inacio pulled one back for the hosts early in the second half, but Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard struck to secure a resounding 5-1 win over the Portuguese giants. “You were very solid defensively, it was hard to create chances,” Gyokeres admitted.

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Sporting CP have set an €80 million price tag on Mortem Hjulmand to fend off interest from Juventus and Manchester United.