According to an update by Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur, Barcelona, Liverpool, and Manchester United are interested in Goncalo Inacio. However, the three European bigwigs face frustration in the race to sign the Sporting CP centre-back, as the Primeira Liga champions are keen on securing an agreement with the Portuguese international over a new contract, with talks starting.
Goncalo Inacio has established himself as one of the world’s best young defenders since breaking into the first-team squad at Sporting CP. The Almada spent his formative years in his homeland and graduated from the youth division at Sporting CP before breaking into the first-team squad in October 2020.
The 24-year-old has made over 200 appearances thus far for Sporting CP while chipping in with 21 goals and 14 assists. Meanwhile, Inacio’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. Barcelona, Liverpool, and Manchester United are among the prospective suitors vying for the Portuguese defender’s signature.
Barcelona may make a few changes to the first-team squad next summer, as Ronald Araujo and Andreas Christensen face an uncertain future at the Catalan club. The former has attracted interest from the Premier League, with Liverpool among his suitors. So, Barcelona can do with a new centre-back next summer, with Inacio emerging as a viable target.
Meanwhile, Goncalo Inacio has been on Manchester United’s radar for a long time. The links have intensified since Ruben Amorim took over at Old Trafford. With the Portuguese tactician being the man who pushed Inacio to become a regular at Sporting CP, it is hardly surprising that he is a target for Manchester United.
As for Liverpool, the Reds are in a spot of bother over Ibrahima Konate’s long-term future due to his contract situation. Additionally, Virgil van Dijk is on the wrong side of 30 and approaching the twilight of his career. So, Inacio is an option worth considering for Liverpool. However, the three European bigwigs face frustration in the race to sign the Sporting CP defender.
The Primeira Liga champions are keen on securing an agreement over a long-term contract with the 24-year-old Portuguese defender, and the two parties have begun the talks to seal a deal. So, Barcelona, Liverpool, and Manchester United may have to look elsewhere to bolster their defensive units by signing a centre-back.
