Portuguese sources link Sporting forward Trincão with a summer move to Manchester City. The former Barcelona player (25) is excelling in the Portuguese league and is open to moving to England. His contract includes an 80 million release clause that expires in 2027. Barcelona can activate a buy-back clause for 25 million and will receive 50% of the transfer fee if he moves to another club. Reported by 'Sky Sports'.

Manchester City are expressing interest in acquiring Francisco Trincao. It is believed that Hugo Viana, who is set to take on the role of City's new sporting director, hopes to bring the 25-year-old to the Etihad Stadium. Trincao faces a decision later this year about whether to join his former Sporting executives. Although Sporting has recently engaged in discussions with Trincao about a potential new contract, this is likely a tactic to preserve his transfer value amidst interest from major clubs, including City and Manchester United. Trincao's outstanding performance this season, with nine goals and 13 assists in 40 matches, has attracted the attention of both Manchester clubs. City is expected to face competition from United, where former Sporting manager Ruben Amorim is reportedly keen on a reunion with Trincao.