Two clubs sounded out Moura, but turned to cheaper targets | OneFootball

FC Porto intend to strengthen the left side of the defense during the current transfer window. With Zaidu and Francisco Moura as options for the position, the possibility that one of them could leave the Dragão before the market closes in early September cannot be ruled out. The Nigerian international started in the Super Cup, extending the good form with which he ended the 2025/26 season, a scenario that could further complicate the prospects of the No. 74 shirt for the new campaign. Moura, meanwhile, continues to attract interest from clubs in several countries.

According to information gathered by A BOLA, the full-back has already been the subject of enquiries from four of the Big-5 leagues: Spain, England, Italy and Germany. Many of the interested clubs are said to have put loan deals with an option to buy on the table, but the board led by André Villas-Boas prefers, at this stage, to negotiate a permanent transfer.

The Dragons are also not willing to let the 26-year-old left-back leave for just any fee. A BOLA has learned that Fiorentina and Deportivo La Coruña were among the clubs monitoring Francisco Moura’s situation, although both ultimately turned their attention to more affordable options. In the case of the Galician side, newly returned to Spain’s top flight, Angeliño is close to being officially announced on loan from Roma with a buy option set at €2.5 million. Coventry City, recently promoted to the Premier League, have also been linked with the player, but there are more English clubs keeping tabs on FC Porto’s No. 74.

Francisco Moura joined FC Porto two years ago, after two excellent seasons with Famalicão, in a deal valued at €5 million. His contract runs until 2029 and includes a €60 million release clause, while the Minho club is also entitled to 10% of a future sale. In his first season at the Dragão, under Vítor Bruno and Martín Anselmi, he was a regular presence in the starting eleven, featuring in 42 matches, with four goals and 11 assists. The situation changed in 2025/26, with Farioli now as coach: Moura started the campaign as first choice, but lost ground to Zaidu and Martim Fernandes from January onwards. He finished the season with 32 appearances, 24 of them as a starter. FC Porto remain calm and, for now, show no signs of lowering their demands…

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