Liverpool 'closest' to completing £52m signing with 13 goals and 18 asssists

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Liverpool appear to be interested in signing Sporting Lisbon star Francisco Trincao to fill the huge void left by Mohamed Salah’s exit. Trincão previously… pic.twitter.com/dTbr9eCaQe — Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) June 9, 2026 Latest Trincao to Liverpool transfer news While time will tell which reports are true and which are merely symptomatic of the ‘silly season’ paper talk, there does appear to be some substance to the Reds’ interest in Trincao.

Multiple reports from Portugal in recent weeks have suggested that the main side involved in the race to sign Trincao is Liverpool. The front page of the Portuguese newspaper Record featured Liverpool’s interest in late May, with the headline: “Trincao on the English route.” Now, Record reports that Liverpool are ‘the closest to bringing’ Trincao back to England after his failed spell with Wolves.

Crucially, it’s worth noting that Liverpool’s interest doesn’t have anything to do with their desire to sign Yan Diomande. Liverpool make contact with RB Leipzig as Yan Diomande pursuit steps up. #LFC currently in strongest position on player side if 19yo winger moves – #RBLeipzig determined not to sell. #PSG interest remains firm but less advanced at present @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/dt64tbgGNo — David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) June 4, 2026 Why Trincao makes sense for Liverpool As already mentioned, Liverpool cannot replace Salah adequately without signing Michael Olise.