Rumoured Liverpool transfer target Matheus Nunes will remain in Portugal next season with his current club following talks with manager Ruben Amorim, according to fresh reports.
The Reds have been linked with the midfielder for some time, although a number of other clubs have also been credited with interest. Reports even this week suggested a move could be completed this window.
However, Portuguese outlet O Jogo have now highlighted the manager's reluctance to part ways with Nunes and suggest he has 'convinced' the player to stay at least another season. The report adds it would take at least £51m to get Sporting to even consider sanctioning a move, a fee that would likely put most potential suitors off.
