Sporting Lisbon keen on signing Tiago llori on loan

Sporting Lisbon have reportedly revealed their interest in signing Liverpool youngster Tiago llori on a temporary loan basis during the winter transfer window.

The Reds manager Brendan Rodgers is keen on allowing the Portuguese defender return to his former club in order to gain some first-team experience.


"We have decided to study this subject but it depends on the Reds and formally we have not received any communication," A Sporting Lisbon source said.


20-year-old Tiago llori joined Liverpool from Primeira Liga side Sporting in a £7m deal during the summer, but is yet to make an appearance for the Reds senior side.