Man Utd will compete with Liverpool for the signature of Gonzalo Inácio
Liverpool and manchester united Both have had mediocre seasons. While Jurgen Klopp will end his reign without a second first division qualification, Erik ten Hag is under increasing pressure amid United's recent poor form, which is likely to elude them Champions League qualification.
Both clubs are planning big revolutions this summer and will fight over the signing of Gonzalo Inácio from Sporting Lisbon. according to Football Transfers. The centre-back has a £51million release clause and is expected to leave for greener pastures this summer.
Liverpool and Manchester United have entered talks and “inquired” about signing the 22-year-old, but the report says they hope to negotiate a fee below his release clause with a deal comprising a fixed amount and various add-ons.
If Liverpool and Man Utd manage to reach an agreement with Sporting, it will be up to Inácio to choose who to join, but it is not yet clear which club he prefers.
Liverpool negotiating
Newly hired Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards will not make any changes to his transfer plans despite the departure of Jurgen Klopp this summer. Arne Slot will succeed the German, but he will have to work around the players that the board wants to sign.
Levi Colwill is also on the Reds' radar, but Chelsea could make it “impossible” to join a direct top-six rival, Football Transfers further claims. Although Liverpool may be willing to pay Inácio's £51m release fee, they are still hoping to persuade Sporting to accept a lower fee.
Man Utd monitoring Branthwaite
According to the report, Manchester United are also keeping an eye on Jarrad Branthwaite. who is on Real Madrid's radarand is expected to have a sky-high asking price of £75 million. Everton They are understood to be open to an offer of £65m plus transfer add-ons for the 21-year-old, but Inacio remains a cheaper alternative.
The Red Devils also want to sign a forward and a right back in the summer. Although Sir Jim Ratcliffe's financial injection will help Manchester United's ambitious plans, how much they can realistically spend without breaching Financial Fair Play regulations is subject to their European qualification.
