Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing up a move to hijack Sporting forward Trincao's move to Al Ahli in the coming days, according to Correio da Manha.
Spurs have had a busy summer window with six signings arriving in north London, with Roberto De Zerbi bringing in Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Martin Dubravka, Jan Paul van Hecke, Mateus Fernandes, and Sandro Tonali.
Now Tottenham are keen to bolster their forward line, with a number of names being linked. But a new name has emerged as a target, and a deal could be done quickly if they get their way.
Tottenham Eyeing Trincao Hijack
Trincao, who has been compared to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, is set to leave Sporting CP this summer after four years back in Portugal, where he has managed 47 goals in 208 appearances for the Lisbon side.
The Portugal international is on the verge of a surprise move to Saudi Arabia, after Al Ahli agreed a deal worth around £38m to take him to the Middle East. But according to a report in Portugal, the player has yet to give his final OK to the deal, as he is waiting for a Premier League side to make their move.
Tottenham are named in the article as having a strong interest in the winger, with De Zerbi viewing him as someone who can play out wide or as a number ten.
Trincao is reluctant to move to the SPL while there is a possibility of a move to the Premier League, which is his preference, and the door is said to be ajar for Spurs to make a late play for his signature.
Sporting are willing to accept any offer that matches the €45m (£38m) they have already accepted, but Spurs will have to move quickly to get a deal done, with a final decision expected in the coming days.
Trincao a Bargain at £38m
Spurs need a winger or two, and while a number of names have been linked with a move, there is nothing advanced at this stage.
Trincao is a player who can play on either flank or centrally, and is a reliable goalscorer if given the chance. He has played in the Premier League before with Wolves, although he was much younger in his career, and having that experience could be invaluable to making an instant impact.
It won't be easy to get a deal done, but the door is open and the deal is on the table for them to get done if they want it. At £38m, it would be a bargain, and would also mean there is less pressure on other deals to get done quickly.