Arsenal’s are considering a move for Braga B team forward Francisco Trincao, it has been claimed.
According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the north Londoners have monitored the 19-year old on a couple of occasions, and might make an approach for the winger as they are looking to add more attacking options this month.
Arsenal need reinforcements considering the competition for the top four places is heating up, so fresh faces who can make an impact would help the team in the second half of the season.
Apart from Arsenal, Serie A heavyweights Juventus are also believed to have put Trincao on their radar.
Francisco Trincao: Profile
Trincao spent his youth career with Vianense, FC Porto, Palmeiras and has done well for Braga B team.
He has made seven appearances for Braga’s B team in the second tier of Portuguese football, and also represented Portugal’s Under-17 and Under-19 sides.
The youngster made a substitute appearance in the senior team’s 2-0 win over Maritimo earlier this month.
Why Trincao be a good long-term signing under Emery
The Portuguese is a versatile attacker and can play as a winger or as a secondary striker, and has an eye for goal.
Trincao has a trick or two in his as well, and isn’t all about pace as he can get the better of defenders in a tight position
The Portuguese Under-20 is quick, and links up well with his teammates in the final third. His work ethic is commendable as well as he works hard to track back.
However, Trincao is still a work in progress and like every other young player of his age, he still has a long way to go before he can be called an elite winger in Europe.
Arsenal haven’t really struggled from an attacking perspective, but Emery needs to stamp his authority on the squad and someone like Trincao can be a good player for the Spaniard in the long run.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan has struggled for consistency, and needs to be replaced in the coming years. The Gunners should sign someone as talented as Trincao and chisel him so he’d be ready to make an impact in the coming years under Emery.
