Ahead of the summer transfer window in 2025, FC Barcelona is searching the striker market in an attempt to sign Robert Lewandowski's replacement. Viktor Gyokeres, a Swedish striker who has already scored 33 goals for the national team and club this season, has been a major figure in rumors in recent months.
FC Barcelona may have an edge over the others in their attempt to recruit Gyokeres, who is on their shortlist. Sport claims that they wish to reduce the asking price by incorporating the remaining fifty percent of Francisco Trincao's rights in the transaction, in addition to being prepared to keep him at Sporting CP for another season.
FC Barcelona can wait for Trincao to be sold so they can get fifty percent of the transfer price, or they can re-sign him for €20 million. They intend to avoid this, though, by granting Sporting Lisbon these rights in exchange for Gyokeres' asking price being lower than that of the other clubs intrigued in the 26-year-old. It's a risky tactic, but it could work.
At Sporting CP, Francisco Trincao is quickly emerging as a revelation. The former FC Barcelona superstar has maintained his explosive form in both local and European games despite head coach Ruben Amorim's departure. Trincao has established himself as a vital member of Sporting CP's offensive line with four goals and 10 assists in just competitive matches this season.
Trincao ready to start bidding war between European giants
Additionally, Manchester City and Bayern Munich have taken notice of Trincao's achievements.
O Jogo (via Diario SPORT) claims that both Bayern Munich and Manchester City have dispatched representatives to watch him attentively during tonight's UEFA Champions League match against Arsenal.
Barcelona could purchase Trincao back for only €20 million and resell him during the summer to make a fast profit, so the increased interest in the player is a net positive. This is due to FC Barcelona's decision to sell Trincao to Sporting Lisbon in 2023 for a 50% sell-on fee, which came to a total of only €10 million.