Liverpool target Francisco Trincao with £50m release clause
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 2:05 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Liverpool is reportedly in the lead to sign Francisco Trincao from Sporting CP, according to Portuguese reports. The 26-year-old forward has a release clause of €60 million (£50.5 million). After the departure of Mo Salah and an injury to Hugo Ekitike, Liverpool is prioritizing wide attackers. Trincao's performances, including 47 goals and 51 assists in 208 appearances for Sporting, have drawn attention. A transfer may not materialize until after the World Cup, where Trincao is included in Portugal's squad.
- •Liverpool in pole position to sign Francisco Trincao.
- •Trincao has a £50m release clause in his contract.
- •He scored 13 goals and provided 18 assists last season.
- •Deal may wait until after the World Cup.
- •Mo Salah's exit necessitates new attacking signings.
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Liverpool in pole position to sign ex-Premier League attacker with £50m release clause
"According to reports from Portugal, Liverpool are currently in pole position to bring a former Premier League attacker back to the English top flight.James Pearce wrote for The Athletic on Tuesday tha...
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