FC Porto track Quinten Timber and keep João Souza in their sights | OneFootball

FC Porto are reportedly interested in signing Quinten Timber, a midfielder whom Marseille signed from Feyenoord just over six months ago for around €4.5 million. The French club also secured the player’s long-term future with a contract valid until June 2030.

The information was reported this Wednesday by Santi Aouna, a journalist for the French outlet FootMercato, just a few days after the 25-year-old footballer returned for pre-season training with Bruno Génésio. Timber enjoyed an extended holiday due to his participation in the World Cup.

The midfielder was among Ronald Koeman’s selections for World Cup 2026. However, he played only 54 minutes in total, split between the 2-2 draw against Japan and the defeat to Morocco on penalties. In that match, he missed one of the spot-kicks that ultimately sealed the Dutch elimination in the round of 32.

Born in Utrecht, Quinten Timber spent much of his youth development at Ajax, although he never made an appearance for the first team. In 2021, he joined Utrecht on a free transfer, where he confirmed the qualities many had highlighted in him. Just one season later, the midfielder made the step up to Feyenoord in a deal worth €7.4 million.

The Dutch international represented the De Kuip side for three and a half seasons, during which he recorded 20 goals and 19 assists in 125 official matches. In two of those games, he came up against Francesco Farioli, then in charge of Ajax, with FC Porto’s current coach coming out on top both times: 0-2 and 2-1.

Last January, Timber moved to Marseille and quickly earned a place in the starting eleven. Alongside captain Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, he formed a midfield partnership in 16 official matches, although he was unable to score. Even so, his performances appear to have caught the Dragons’ attention.

FC Porto still keeping Souza in sight

The same publication also reveals that the board led by André Villas-Boas remain determined to secure João Souza. He is a Brazilian left-back, only 20 years old, signed by Tottenham from Santos in the last summer transfer window for approximately €15 million.

The young prospect is under contract with the London club until June 2031, but things have not gone his way in England. He finished the 2025/26 season with only four appearances to his name and is also said to be failing to convince Roberto De Zerbi during pre-season. The situation is reportedly being closely monitored by the current Portuguese champions.

The left-back position remains, in fact, one of the main headaches for Francesco Farioli. Zaidu Sanusi has been the main choice, while Francisco Moura, seen as an alternative, appears set to leave the club amid interest from teams such as Olympiacos and Coventry City.

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