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Manchester United Add Sporting Defender Goncalo Inacio To Their Wishlist
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The latest Goncalo Inacio transfer news has revealed that Manchester United are interested in g the Portuguese star.
Ruben Amorim has reportedly added Inacio to his wishlist with a bid being touted at the end of the current campaign. Amorim has agreed not to raid his old club mid-season, according to The Mirror.
Aged 23, Inacio is rated as one of Europe’s finest centre-backs. Amorim is keen to be reunited with his former Sporting lieutenant.
Inacio has a release clause of £51 million which won’t be a problem from United’s perspective. However, the Red Devils will likely face competition for his signature.
Premier League rivals Liverpool have been mooted as keen irers. If Virgil van Dijk does leave Anfield, the Reds will likely step up their interest.
Real Madrid have also been linked with the Portugal international. Los Blancos are expected to freshen up their backline going into 2025/26.
🚨 Gonçalo Inácio is on Ruben Amorim's target list to reinforce Manchester United.
The 23-year-old defender has a release clause of €60M.
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Goncalo Inacio Transfer News
If Manchester United were to win the race for Goncalo Inacio’s signature, he would be competing for a starting berth alongside Leny Yoro, Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire.
The latter recently penned a new deal at Old Trafford after doubts about his long-term future. Argentine star Martinez has been criticised in recent weeks and could be on his way out of the club.
That would leave Yoro and De Ligt’s as Inacio’s main competition to start in the centre of defence. However, boss Ruben Amorim would likely play Inacio on the left-hand side. Partnered with either Yoro or De Ligt.
Standing at 6’1,” Inacio has the height advantage that has often exposed Martinez this season. If the Argentine star was to leave, Inacio would be viewed as an ideal replacement.
Only time will tell if Amorim will raid his former club but it is understood that Inacio would have no qualms about playing under his ex-boss. Viktor Gyokeres also remains a target for United and would be happy to .
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