Liverpool are reportedly leading the race for Sporting CP winger Francisco Trincão as the club begin to propel their summer rebuild under Andoni Iraola.
Liverpool’s summer transfer plans are showing no signs of diminishing, with fresh reports from Portugal stating the Reds currently lead the race to sign Sporting CP winger Francisco Trincão, with the Premier League club said to be ahead of rival suitors in the pursuit of the Portuguese international.
Sporting are understood to value the 26-year-old at his £50 million release clause and are reportedly keen to discuss any potential sale until the conclusion of the World Cup.
From a Liverpool point of view, it is another intriguing name to add to an increasingly lengthy list of targets they are monitoring ahead of a huge summer.
A Familiar Name
Trincão is no stranger to European football as his name has been in headlights previous.
After emerging as one of Portugal’s brightest young talents during his time at Braga, he earned a high-profile move to Barcelona before later rebuilding his career through spells at Wolverhampton Wanderers and Sporting CP.
In his time in Lisbon, Trincão has produced the best football of his career thus far.
The winger has become a key player for Sporting, combining creativity, goals and versatility across the front line while establishing himself as a regular within a successful period for Sporting and in the Portugal national team setup.
His performances have attracted attention from across Europe, and Liverpool now appear to be firmly in the mix for the Portuguese international.
Why Liverpool Could Be Interested
IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectLiverpool are continuing to reshape their attack following significant changes to the squad and a lack of fluidity going forward last campaign, and Trincão offers a blend of experience and quality both technically and physically that would immediately strengthen the forward options available to Andoni Iraola.
Trincão is a player that has little issues in operating from either flank or in more central attacking areas. His flexibility could be key while also carrying the experience of playing in multiple top European leagues, including the Premier League.
At 26, he would also arrive in his prime years with much experience, which could prove attractive for a Liverpool side looking to return to the pinnacle of the game as quickly as possible.
Another Piece Of The Rebuild?
Liverpool have already been linked with several attacking players this summer, with Yan Diomande among other emerging talents across Europe.
Trincão represents something different because rather than him being a signing to develop, he would arrive as an established international with the hope of contributing immediately.
Whether Liverpool decide to accelerate their interest remains to be seen, but if reports from Portugal are accurate, the Reds currently find themselves in pole position for one of Sporting’s most crucial figures to their success.
