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Coventry City’s hopes of signing Porto left-back Francisco Moura may have become a little more complicated. The newly-promoted Premier League side have already been named among the English clubs keeping tabs on the 26-year-old. However, Portuguese journalist Sebastião Sousa-Pinto now says Olympiacos have joined the race for his signature. Moura has become one of the names to watch during the closing weeks of the transfer window. Reports in Portugal suggested Porto could be willing to sell if the right offer arrives. As we have been following closely, Coventry have been credited with interest in the defender for some time. But Olympiacos’ arrival changes the picture a bit. At first glance, that simply looks like another club entering the battle. But in reality there could be rather more to it than that. Nottingham Forest link could matter Of course Olympiacos are owned by Evangelos Marinakis, who also controls Nottingham Forest. And the detailed report suggests that connection could become important if Moura leaves Porto this summer. | Portugal Liga 2025/26 | | | | | |---|---|---|---|---| | Appearances | 21 | | | | | Started | 16 | | | | | Minutes per game | 63 | | | | | Total minutes played | 1331 | | | | | Goals | 2 | | | | | Assists | 2 | | | | The journalist says a move to Greece could even act as a stepping stone towards the Premier League through the Marinakis network. Instead of being the defender’s final destination, it may just be part of the journey. There’s no indication that is the plan right now. However, it is a scenario worth keeping in mind given how the group has already approached the transfer market. A route already being used Evangelos Marinakis have already shown how that model is working. Just a few days ago, the Premier League club signed midfielder Gustavo Sá from Famalicão. Then they immediately sent him on loan to Olympiacos, allowing him to continue his development within the same ownership group. There is no suggestion Francisco Moura would definitely follow the same route. Even so, the link between Olympiacos and Nottingham Forest gives the Greek club an extra attraction that other interested sides may not be able to offer.