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

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

The report was published this Wednesday by Santi Aouna, a journalist for French outlet FootMercato, just a few days after the 25-year-old returned to pre-season training under Bruno Genésio. Timber was given extended leave due to his participation in the World Cup.

The midfielder was among the players selected by Ronald Koeman, the former Benfica coach who has since stepped down as Netherlands manager, for the 2026 World Cup. However, he played only 54 minutes in total, spread across 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 most of his youth career 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 pointed out 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 Hojbjerg, he formed a midfield partnership in 16 official matches, although he was unable to score. Even so, his performances appear to have caught the attention of the Dragons.

FC Porto still keeping an eye on Souza

The same report also reveals that André Villas-Boas’ administration remains determined to secure João Souza. He is a 20-year-old Brazilian left-back 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 matches under his belt and is also said not to be convincing Roberto De Zerbi during pre-season. The situation is reportedly being monitored closely 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 option, while Francisco Moura, viewed as the alternative, appears to have one foot out the door amid interest from clubs such as Olympiacos and Coventry City.

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