Clayton Fernandes Silva, a Brazilian striker playing for Rio Ave, has piqued the interest of Sporting Lisbon. This development comes after Benfica and Porto also expressed interest in acquiring the player. Clayton has made a significant impact in his debut season, scoring 17 goals and providing 2 assists in 31 appearances. According to reports by Record, Sporting Lisbon has officially joined the pursuit of the 26-year-old forward, aligning themselves with Benfica and Porto in the competition. In an unexpected twist, Nottingham Forest and Olympiacos are also keeping an eye on the player, which could intensify the battle to secure his transfer.