Liverpool favorites to sign Manchester United target Gonçalo Inacio
Liverpool supposedly leading the race to sign manchester united target and Sporting star CP Gonçalo Inácio this summer, according to a recent report.
Having revamped their engine room last summer, it appears the Reds are planning to overhaul their defensive line ahead of next season, having been linked with a few centre-backs of late.
According to the report of TransfersWith Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip's future at Anfield uncertain at the moment, Liverpool have begun exploring the market to sign a new defender and have identified Inácio as a key option.
According to a recent report by Caught offside(through Transfers), Manchester United and Newcastle UnitedEdit They are also interested in signing the Portuguese international, but Liverpool are currently leading the race ahead of their rivals.
The report further claims that Inácio has a £51m release clause included in his current contract and that Liverpool are ready to activate it to lure him to Anfield this summer. The report also says that the defender has “set his sights” on playing in the first division so it won't be a problem for the Merseyside club to convince him to join the club.
Battle
It has been suggested that, having endured a terrible campaign this season, Man Utd are planning to strengthen their defensive line this summer. Jean-Clair Todibo, Antonio Silva and Jarrad Branthwaite have all been mentioned as serious targets and Inacio is also reportedly on their radar. However, it seems that they have now found themselves on the defensive to sign Inácio.
The Sporting star is a versatile defender, as he can play in both the left-back and center-back positions. He is a ball-playing defender and is extremely comfortable playing out from the back. The 22-year-old has the efficiency to play line-breaking passes and also has an eye for long-distance passes.
Furthermore, he is efficient in defensive contributions so he could be a solid acquisition for Liverpool if they buy him. However, it will be interesting to see if the Merseyside club eventually manages to secure his signature by beating Man Utd and Newcastle United in this race in the coming years. transfer window.
