At the suggestion of Cesc Fabregas, Como has targeted Pedro Gonçalves of Sporting CP, an attacking winger who can also function as an attacking midfielder. Como has informed both the Portuguese club and the player's agent, Jorge Mendes, of its intention to begin negotiations. Pedro Gonçalves has approved the destination, attracted by the prospect of playing in the Champions League with a Serie A club.

Como, which is coached by Cesc Fàbregas, is interested in signing 27-year-old Portuguese winger Pedro Gonçalves for the upcoming season. The Serie A club has informed the player's representatives and Jorge Mendes of its intentions; Mendes is involved in the process. Gonçalves reportedly finds the project attractive because it would allow him to continue playing in the Champions League and compete for high domestic league positions, which makes Como's offer more appealing than interest from Saudi Arabia. Although his release clause is set at €80M, Sporting is reportedly asking for approximately €30M for the player's economic rights. Gonçalves, who has 4 caps for his country, is under contract until 2030 but is reportedly close to leaving the club he joined in August 2020 after a 2025/2026 season where he scored 13 goals and provided 8 assists in 27 league games. According to A BOLA, the coach was previously interested in Geny Catamo, another Sporting player, but a deal did not progress. Recent interest from Saudi Arabia has included Al Ahli and Al Nassr, and a potential move to Al Nassr was valued at between €40 million and €50 million in May 2026. In the past, Sporting rejected reported offers of €40 million from Aston Villa in mid-2024 and €30 million from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer of 2023. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value at €25.00m.