Sporting is considering Yaimar Medina, a 21-year-old defender from Belgian club Genk, as a potential reinforcement for the left side of their defense. Manager Rui Borges confirmed in a press conference that the club is seeking to fill a vacancy in that position following the departure of Mangas. Medina is one of several players being referenced by the club. However, Sporting is not the only team interested in the Ecuadorian, as scouts from Chelsea, Newcastle, PSG, Borussia Dortmund, Napoli, and Ajax have also reportedly observed the player.