Former Dundee United teenager Ryan Gauld sent out on loan by Sporting Lisbon
ByNews reporter
Former Dundee United teenager Ryan Gauld is reported to be heading back to the UK after being sent out on loan by Sporting Lisbon.
The Scotland Under-21 star moved to Portugal last year in a 2.5 million euros transfer but has only made a handful of first-team appearances for the club.
With a new head coach, Jorge Jesus, now in place at Sporting, the Portuguese have said Gauld can leave on loan to increase his first-team experience, putting clubs across the UK on alert.
Portuguese media say Sporting want Gauld to find a top club to aid his progress.
Former Dundee United teenager Ryan Gauld sent out on loan by Sporting Lisbon