Richard Hughes working on deal for €50m Portugal forward

Richard Hughes working on deal for €50m Portugal forward Liverpool have got plans to shake up their wing options this summer. Sporting director Richard Hughes has already masterminded a deal for €40m Spain star Victor Munoz. And of course Yan Diomande remains a target - provided the outgoing Premier League champions can come to an arrangement with RB Leipzig. There are however more names in the frame - with a report in Spain claiming that Portugal FIFA World Cup star Francisco Trincao is a candidate . the left-footed attacker is available for around €50m . Liverpool working on Trincao deal The Anfield side are now said by Fichajes to be working on a deal - although it would be a surprise to see Andoni Iraola’s side move for three wingers in the same window. “Liverpool's interest is beginning to take shape,” the report reads. “The English club is already working on an initial offer to try and convince Sporting Lisbon, aware that the deal won't be easy. “The Lisbon side knows they have an important player on their hands and doesn't seem willing to let him go for a low fee. The figure being discussed is around €50 million. “That price would make Trincao a very significant sale for Sporting, but also a major investment for Liverpool. At Anfield, they believe the Portuguese player can perform at a high level in the Premier League if he finds the right environment.” Francisco Trincão: Situation summary Francisco Trincão is a left‑footed right winger who operates as an inverted forward, combining tight ball-carrying, progressive passing and high shot volume from the right half-space for Sporting. He profiles as a creative outlet rather than a pure touchline winger, with strong ball retention and chance creation underpinning his role as a key final‑third reference. Sporting have just tied him down on an extended deal through 2030, with reports and the club confirming a 60m euro release clause and a salary uplift that moves him towards the top end of the wage bill. Trincao secures Sporting renewal The renewal follows months of speculation and interest from major clubs, and reflects Sporting’s intention to treat him as a strategic asset and dressing‑room leader over the medium term. Medium term, the most realistic transfer route remains a Premier League move if someone tests that clause, particularly from clubs who have tracked him previously and value left‑footed wide creators. However, with a fresh 2030 deal and Sporting open only to high offers (potentially in the 40–60m bracket depending on timing and World Cup performance), the more probable scenario is another season or two in Lisbon before a post‑tournament or peak‑age exit.