Coventry City are on the lookout for a new left-back this summer and Porto’s Francisco Moura is among the names that are appreciated by Frank Lampard’s side.
Journalist Gianluigi Longari reports that Coventry have their eye on the 26-year-old as they prepare for life in the Premier League.
Coventry City ‘on the lookout’
Coventry City are likely to have a busy summer of business as they look to shape Lampard’s side into a team that can stay in the Premier League next season.
They already have three left-back’s in their current squad, with Jay Dasilva, Miguel Angel Brau and Jake Bidwell currently competing for the position.
Da Silva is the current first choice, making 42 appearances in the Championship last season, featuring in 86% of the available minutes.
But it appears Lampard and co want further competition for the role. Longari reports that they are ‘on the lookout’ for a left back. And according to his information, Porto’s Francisco Moura is one of the ‘most appreciated names’.
There’s no indication of any move at this moment in time. He’s simply an option that they’re looking at this summer.
The defender made 32 appearances in all competitions for Porto this season, totalling over 2061 minutes. He’s made 74 appearances for the Portuguese side in total since joining them in a €5m deal in September 2024.
Would he fit in?
He’s also got experience in Europe, playing regularly in the Europa League since 2021, when he was at Braga. Last season he had seven appearances in the competition with Porto during their run.
He’s seen as an attack minded left-wing back, offering blistering pace, tactical versatility and high-volume chance creation. They could all make him not only an ideal fit for Coventry City under Lampard, but also the Premier League in general.
Transfermarkt currently value him at €9m, with a previous high of €15m last summer. His current deal runs until 2029, though, meaning the Portuguese side can demand what they want. For now, it seems he’s just on Coventry’s list, but he’s a name to keep an eye on.
