Sporting Lisbon have welcomed reports suggesting that they may be able to return Nani to the club from Manchester United. The Portugal international is currently out of favour at Old Trafford and a loan switch has been mooted.
A product of Sporting's academy system, Nani is still held in high regard in the Portuguese capital.
President Bruno de Carvalho told the Portuguese press: "I am surprised because officially we have made no approach.
"Nani is one of ours and he will always be well received here. If there is any chance of doing something then we would be happy."
