Islam Slimani nears Sporting exit

Sporting CP forward Islam Slimani is widely expected to leave the Lions for greener pastures this summer, according to A Bola.

The highly rated footballer has been heavily linked with a move to English Premier League, with Leicester City, West Ham, Tottenham and few other sides keen on his services.

And while Sporting keep referring interested sides to his €30 million release clause, the latest reports suggest a summer exit is on the cards.

Namely, Slimani has canceled a lease for his house in Lisbon, which is enough to suggest he will be leaving Portugal altogether.

The 27-year-old has enjoyed the most successful campaign in his career, bagging impressive 27 goals in 33 league appearances for the Lions.

It appears the time has come for the Algeria star to leave Estadio Jose Alvalade after three years, with everything suggesting that English Premier League will be his next destination.