Liverpool are considered the front-runners for Portuguese international defender Goncalo Inacio, who has a €60 million release clause.
According to Fichajes, there is a race brewing for Goncalo Inacio in the background, with Liverpool reportedly leading the hunt. The Portuguese international, who has a €60 million release clause, has been on Liverpool’s radar for some time as they continue to look for a new left-footed centre-back.
Liverpool favourites to land Inacio?
There has been a lot of chatter around Goncalo Inacio right from the January transfer window, as many widely expected a few clubs to pursue the defender. The Portuguese international’s €60 million release clause also made him an achievable target, although he ended up staying at Sporting CP.
Arsenal were one of the clubs keen, while Erik ten Hag wants him at Manchester United next summer. Overall, many other clubs like Real Madrid are also linked with the defender. However, now Liverpool appear in pole position for the €60 million-rated Portuguese international, with the Reds reportedly pursuing the Sporting CP star.
Inacio has proven himself on the big stage with Sporting and has established himself as an essential part of the Portuguese national side. His €60 million release clause could be seen as a reasonable price for the big clubs, which could spark a battle for his signature.
Liverpool are considered in pole position for the club were reportedly offered the chance to sign Inacio recently. Whether that means they have a genuine interest remains the question. However, should the €60 million-rated Portuguese international become available, they will certainly enter the race, as he is the profile they are currently missing in their squad.
Why are Liverpool chasing Inacio?
Whether it is a conscious call from Jurgen Klopp or if Liverpool never felt the need for a defender of Inacio’s quality remains the question. By that, it means a left-footed centre-back, which the club do not have in their squad, and it is extraordinary considering all their other rivals have at least one in their ranks.
The main reason would have been the presence of Virgil van Dijk, who takes up the left centre-back role and has done so in a dominant manner over the years. Now, the Merseysiders might look at Inacio as someone, who could complement the Dutchman and even Ibrahima Konate in games while also succeeding the current star defender in the long term future.
