Al Ahli in Advanced Talks to Sign Sporting's Francisco Trincão
Short overview
Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli are in advanced talks to sign Francisco Trincão from Sporting. The fee could be around €50m, with the player open to the move.
Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli are in advanced talks to sign Francisco Trincão from Sporting, sources have confirmed. Negotiations are underway between the clubs, and the player is open to the move. The fee could be in the region of €50 million.
Trincão is reportedly being considered as a replacement for Riyad Mahrez at Al Ahli.
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