Leeds United are keen on Tobias Figueiredo.
Figueiredo, 23, is a centre-back and would add depth to competitive area of the team boosted by the breakthrough of academy talent Conor Shaughnessy.
In assessing Figueiredo, Leeds must take into account that he is a former teammate of one of their recent struggling signings.
Figueiredo came through the Sporting Lisbon academy, like winger Hadi Sacko.
Sacko played alongside Figueiredo for the B team, and was loaned to Leeds last season.
Despite inconsistent performances, Leeds saw fit to spend £2 million on him in the summer – but fans are yet to see why.
This season Sacko appears to have regressed, failing to take his limited opportunities.
He has pace, and trickery, but cannot really seem to put it all together, and he needs a substantial improvement if he is to become a Leeds success.
This should be a warning to Leeds, and a reminder that buying players from abroad can be terribly hit and miss.
Leeds could have utmost confidence in Figueiredo, but if he signs and turns out to be as unconvincing as Sacko, it would not be a surprise at all.
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