Sporting CP president Varandas sends strong message to Premier League big clubs on Gyokeres and Amorim, warns against approach

In an interview with RTP3, he expressed his belief that achieving such a feat is incredibly challenging, nearly impossible, and something that is rarely seen in life. However, he then clarified that while still very difficult, he believes it can be done.

"He has already scored a lot, he continues to score... it would be very, very, very difficult, very difficult (to leave in January)."

Varandas also discussed claims coach Ruben Amorim could follow departing sporting director Hugo Viana to Manchester City next season.

He added: "When will we lose Rubén Amorim? If it's this year, if it's next year... I've been hearing this question for more than four years and I think this should be a source of pride for all Sporting fans, and also for all the media, who might wonder how one of the best coaches in the world has been at Sporting for five years, it's fantastic.

"The coach always plays in a structure where all the pieces are important, he is the most important piece in that structure, that's how I see it."