Liverpool They have been told they will have to spend a fee of around £40m to sign Sporting CP star Gonçalo Inácio this summer, according to the transfer journalist Peter O'Rourke.
With Jurgen Klopp Set to leave his managerial role at Anfield at the end of this season, it has been widely suggested that Sporting manager Ruben Amorim is high on the Reds' wish list to replace the German.
He Has been reported that Amorim wants to strengthen the Merseyside club's defense in case he eventually joins Liverpool and wants to bring Inacio with him.
Now, speaking of Football Insider Indoor Court Podcast, O'Rourke has reported that Liverpool are interested in signing Inácio and could make a concrete approach to secure his service this summer.
The journalist further claims that Sporting could be willing to cash in on the defender for a fee of around £40m so that Liverpool can acquire his service for a reasonable fee. O'Rourke He also claims that the 22-year-old has “enormous potential” and could develop his career if he joins a big team, so it would be a huge coup for Liverpool if they were to buy him.
Inácio to Liverpool
Liverpool have a very thin defensive department and will become even thinner if Joel Matip, whose current contract expires at the end of this season, leaves the club as a free agent this summer. Revamping the backline is therefore likely to be a priority for the Merseyside club, especially if they appoint Amorim as their new boss, given that he usually deploys a back three system.
Inácio is a talented player and has already demonstrated his qualities in the Portuguese top flight. Furthermore, he has also secured a place in Portugal's star-studded squad, so he would be a smart signing for Liverpool should they acquire his services.
Inácio is a left-footed center back but can also play in the left back position. He is fast, good in the air, extremely comfortable with the ball at his feet, efficient in defensive contributions and also reads the game well.
However, it will be interesting to see if the Merseyside club ultimately opt to take a concrete approach to acquiring his service in the upcoming transfer window.
