Sporting Lisbon centre-back Goncalo Inacio reportedly prefers a transfer to Manchester United over Liverpool.
According to Portuguese outlet O Jogo, as cited and translated by the Manchester Evening News, Inacio seems to be leaning towards a move to Old Trafford amid interest from both Premier League giants.
The 21-year-old looks a top talent and Fabrizio Romano has spoken very highly of him in a recent exclusive piece for CaughtOffside.
Responding to links with Man Utd at that time, Romano said: “I’ve been asked a few times now about Manchester United following Goncalo Inacio. Many, many clubs have followed him since a long time.
“He’s an amazing talent, I think he’s one of the best left-footed young centre backs in Europe. He would be a top signing for any club but I’m not aware of anything concrete for now.”
It has also previously been reported by A Bola, as cited and translated by Sport Witness, that Sporting have been hoping to offer Inacio a new contract that would take his release clause up to €80m, up from the current €45m fee.
Inacio looks to have a big future in the game and could be ideal as a long-term replacement for Harry Maguire at United, while Liverpool could perhaps also do well to start thinking about a successor to Virgil van Dijk, who has not been quite as consistent this season as he starts to show his age.
another defender yes please,also can we find anyone who will take off our hands a bad tempered Supposibly right winger with only a left foot,who brings nothing to the table.Then maybe just maybe they will give young Pellistre a chance.I live in hope.