Diego Capel linked with Russia switch

Sporting Lisbon winger Diego Capel could be moving to the Russian Premier League in the coming days, according to A Bola.

While the winter transfer window has closed in most European countries, Russian clubs have more than a week left to sign new players.

And A Bola reports that Sporting Lisbon midfielder Diego Capel could be the subject of a late bid from unnamed Russian side.

The Lions are reportedly not too keen on selling the 26-year-old footballer, but they are willing to consider any serious proposal.

Diego Capel joined Sporting from Sevilla in the summer of 2011 and he had a promising start to his career in Portugal, scoring 9 goals in 52 league appearances during the first two years at the club.

The Spaniard has since lost his place in the starting line-up, and has only started one league fixture since the turn of the year.

Despite sitting five points behind league leaders Benfica, Sporting are not giving up on the Primeira Liga title and the Lions are 4/6 to defeat Rio Ave next weekend.