The transfer market has a funny way of turning quiet afternoons into full blown melodramas. Just ask Francisco Trincao. The Sporting CP attacker, who...
The transfer market has a funny way of turning quiet afternoons into full blown melodramas. Just ask Francisco Trincao. The Sporting CP attacker, who has been quietly stitching together a season of genuine substance, now finds himself at the centre of a rather intriguing three way tug of war.Al Ahli were the first to knock, but they have since realised they are not alone in the queue. Tottenham Hotspur, desperate for a creative jolt from the right flank, have registered their interest. And then there is Manchester City, a club that never seems to tire of hoarding inventive talent. According to GoalZaza sources, Trincao has parked his decision making for a moment. He wants to see which of these suitors can offer something more than just a promise.Let us be blunt about what Trincao brings to the table. The 26 year old is not your typical Portuguese winger who relies purely on step overs and flash. He is a player who understands space, who drifts into half pockets between the lines, and who has the vision to pick a pass that others simply do not see. His tally of 31 goals and assists combined is no accident. It is the product of a player who has matured, who has added clinical finishing to his already impressive bag of tricks. For Tottenham, a side that often looks predictable when the low block goes up, Trincao could be the key to unlocking those stubborn defences. For City, he would be another weapon in a squad that already resembles an arsenal of tactical flexibility.The question now is whether Al Ahli can compete with the pull of the Premier League. They have the financial muscle, that much is certain. But for a player who still has his prime years ahead of him, the allure of testing himself against the best week in and week out might just be the deciding factor. Trincao is waiting. He is watching. And frankly, so should we.
