Liverpool plot surprise move for Francisco Trincao

With Mohamed Salah’s Anfield exit all but confirmed, Liverpool are wasting no time in planning for life without their iconic Egyptian King. Portuguese outlet Record reports that Arne Slot’s side are among the clubs tracking Sporting Lisbon winger Francisco Trincao ahead of a potential summer move.

The Salah-Shaped Hole That Needs Filling

Losing Salah is no small thing — this is one of the Premier League’s greatest-ever forwards walking out the door. Liverpool’s primary target to fill that void is RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande, with the Ivorian teenage sensation reportedly available for around £86 million.

But Trincão has emerged as a serious alternative. The 26-year-old has been nothing short of sensational for Sporting this season, racking up 13 goals and 18 assists in 53 appearances — numbers that demand attention. His release clause sits at £52 million, though Sporting may accept a lower upfront fee with add-ons.

Why Both Could Work Together

Here’s the interesting part — this doesn’t have to be an either/or situation. Diomande is an explosive ball-carrier with 12 goals and 9 assists to his name this season, but at just 19, a Premier League adaptation period is realistic. Trincão, a seasoned operator who’s previously played in England with Wolves, offers experience and creativity — particularly with his key pass delivery.

The two could feasibly coexist in Slot’s starting XI, giving Liverpool genuine depth and quality across the right flank.

Smart recruitment from Liverpool if they pull this off. Diomande is the headline act, but Trincão at £52 million could prove the shrewder piece of business.