Liverpool make the first move to beat Chelsea and sign former Wolves winger now tearing up Portugal

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Liverpool are continuing to explore attacking options to add to the squad this summer, and a former Premier League winger could be the target Arne Slot has been looking for.We are all preparing for a massive moment at the end of this season. Sporting Lisbon’s Francisco Trincão is one name now high on Liverpool’s list.

Give us your predictions for Liverpool’s crucial trip to Villa Park this Friday Will the Reds finally secure Champions League qualification? Photo Credit: Getty Images/Paul Ellis/AFP Liverpool set for battle with Chelsea over Francisco TrincãoAccording to CaughtOffside, Liverpool have now made their interest in Trincão more serious, with the Reds said to have taken ‘concrete steps’ towards signing the Sporting attacker.The report claims Chelsea are also keeping a close eye on the situation, while Arsenal and other Premier League clubs have been mentioned as admirers too.

However, Liverpool’s stance appears to be the most advanced at this stage, with the club seemingly moving with ‘real intent’ as they assess possible Salah successors.Trincão will not come cheap. But BlueCo have been fast and loose with their spending in recent years, and their squad is already crowded with wide attacking options.At Anfield, there may be a clearer route to meaningful minutes and genuine contention, especially with Salah’s exit changing the shape of Liverpool’s attack.It makes Trincão yet another winger to monitor closely as we move towards the opening of the summer transfer window.READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news: Bradley Barcola boost, Giorgi Mamardashvili decision and £70m double raidJoin Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox