Liverpool have a specific interest in signing Gonçalo Inácio

According Soccer insider information, Liverpool They have a specific interest in signing Sporting Lisbon centre-back Gonçalo Inacio this summer.

The Merseyside giants had a frustrating end to the previous campaign. They were in pole position to lift the first division title after the March international break, but their late-season form saw them finish third behind city ​​of manchester and Arsenal.

The club is now managed by Arne Slot and Soccer insider information They claim the Dutchman will look to shape the Liverpool squad in his own way with the new recruitment team set to help him in the process of signing new players this summer.

Among their priorities is a long-term successor to Virgil van Dijk and the club are said to have a “concrete” interest in Inacio. The left-footed centre-back is currently valued at £40million, which Liverpool bosses consider achievable.

Higher class

Inácio has been linked with a Premier League move for some time. Sporting won the Primeira Liga title last season but are still looking for a major sale to balance their books before June 30.

The Portuguese is one of their highest-rated players and Liverpool could take advantage of the situation to sign him. Inácio has operated in his club's back three, but generally plays from the left side.

Van Dijk is unlikely to be pushed out of the starting XI next season, but Slot could look to the long term. Inácio would be an ideal candidate to replace the Dutch international due to his ability as a player.

The 22-year-old completed 89% of his passes in the Portuguese top flight last season. He won 4 duels and almost 2 tackles per game along with 2 clearances and 5 ball recoveries. He kept 13 clean sheets for his team.

At £40m, Inacio would represent a great deal for the Reds, but they could face competition from manchester unitedaccording to Soccer insider information. The Red Devils have followed his progress over the past few years.