Manchester United are reportedly gearing up to make a move for the services of Portuguese international Goncalo Inacio.
Manchester United are all set to make major changes to their squad ahead of next season. Reinforcing the defence will be one of the priorities for the Red Devils and according to A Bola via Sport Witness, they are all set to step up their interest in the services of Goncalo Inacio.
He has come up the ranks at Sporting CP and has been a part of their first team since the summer of 2020. Inacio has established himself as one of the mainstays in the team and his consistent performances have helped him cement his spot in the Portuguese national team.
The 22-year-old centre-back featured in 49 matches for the Portuguese club in the recently concluded campaign. He was a rock at the back and even contributed towards five goals. He played a cameo in Portugal’s opening fixture at the Euro 2024 and is expected to have an important part in the coming games.
His impressive rise and huge potential have resulted in a lot of interest, and Manchester United are one of the clubs that have been linked with the young centre-back for a while now. While his contract runs until the summer of 2027, there is a €60 million release clause in his deal which could result in a move away.
Erik ten Hag’s team want to sign Inacio
Manchester United have decided to stick with Erik ten Hag for the upcoming season despite their poor outing in the 2023/24 season. The Dutch manager did not reach the expected levels as he struggled to deal with the numerous injuries that his key players picked up.
They had quite a few injuries at the back. As a result, they are looking to reinforce their defence. With Raphael Varane leaving and Jonny Evans in the twilight of his career, they are expected to sign multiple defenders and Inacio could be one of them.
Their new part-owner prefers signing players for the long run and the left-footed centre-back could be an ideal fit for the Old Trafford team. The Red Devils have been linked with him for a while now and are now preparing to advance with their move for the 22-year-old. With his release clause set at €60 million, it will be interesting to see how much they are willing to spend for him.
