of liverpool The name continues to follow Francisco Trincao around Portugal, and the Reds are now being presented as the leading candidates if the Sporting player decides to return to England.
recent reports The Reds have been linked with a move for the 26-year-old attacker, while Borussia Dortmund have also been credited with interest. Now, record Claim Liverpool top the list of clubs keeping an eye on the Portugal international.
The newspaper's latest report focuses on Sporting's summer plans and the players most likely to generate big transfer income. And Trincao is firmly one of them.
According to the Record, Sporting believe the winger has all the prerequisites for a Premier League return after rebuilding his career in Lisbon over the past four years.
While several clubs have been linked, Liverpool in particular have been identified as the team with the most interest at this stage.
Liverpool strongly linked
Portuguese reports have repeatedly suggested that Trincão's future would not be seriously considered until after the World Cup. That tournament is expected to provide another opportunity for the player to increase his value and visibility on the international stage.
So there is no hurry for sporting.
The attacker signed a new contract earlier this year until 2030, while his €60m (£50.5m) release clause remains unchanged. Records show that any activity regarding his future is expected to revolve around that figure.
Liverpool's continued presence at the front of the queue will draw attention to Merseyside.
The Reds are expected to make attacking adjustments this summer and Trincao's profile has been increasingly highlighted in Portugal, As we covered earlier.
He finished the season with 13 goals and 15 assists in 54 games. He also established himself as Sporting's most used outfield player.
Sporting expects big sales
The Record's extensive reports make it clear that Sporting are hoping for another lucrative summer.
The Lisbon club made more than €181 million (£152 million) from player sales last year and are targeting at least €120 million (£101 million) in outgoing deals this summer.
Trincao is considered one of the players capable of helping them reach that figure. And according to records, the Reds currently top the list among the clubs willing to unlock the deal.
