Arsenal and Liverpool are set to join the Manchester clubs in. the race for Sporting CP attacker Francisco Trincao ahead of the summer.
According to TBR, Francisco Trincao is a man in demand as a host of Premier League clubs are set to battle for the Sporting CP attacker. Arsenal and Liverpool have joined the Manchester clubs in the chase for the attacker as the Portuguese international enters the final year of his deal.
Francisco Trincao has continued to develop sharply at Sporting CP, as he has gone on to have a fabulous season. While he came to prominence under the guidance of current Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim, the attacker has 23 goals and assists this season for Sporting CP.
With Trincao entering the final year of his deal with the Portuguese club, there are a host of Premier League sides eager to explore a move in the summer. The Manchester Clubs are in the race, while they are now joined by the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool, as the English quartet are in the market for new attackers.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot is keen to test the market for attackers, as he looks to make changes to his forward line. There are some doubts about existing players with Mohamed Salah’s future the biggest source of concern for the Merseysiders. A player like Trincao may not be the absolute solution to replacing the Egyptian, he could potentially become an option to improve the attacking setup.
Arsenal are eager to add new faces to their front line as Mikel Arteta deeply appreciates a player with versatile qualities across the frontline. Trincao certainly possesses that as the Ex-Amorim charge can be utilised in any of the forward positions, which will keep the Gunners interested in the player.
The Manchester clubs are favourites to land Francisco Trincao
Manchester United have watched Trincao in action, and there’s the element of Amorim being the one to push for the transfer. The attacker knows the methods of the Portuguese manager and would be a right fit, although the big threat for Manchester United might come from neighbors Manchester City.
Manchester City appointed Hugo Viana as their new sporting director, who was responsible for bringing Trincao to Sporting CP. The report suggests the Blues are probably the favourites to land the attacker, although the interest from Arsenal and Liverpool could further complicate this chase.